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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,028.10, 262,542.15 and 145,868.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,028.10, 262,542.15 and 145,868.10 is: 218,802.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,028.10 : 262,542.15 = 145,868.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,028.10/262,542.15 = 145,868.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,028.10x = 262,542.15 × 145,868.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,028.10x = 38,296,524,590.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,296,524,590.42/175,028.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,802.15

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