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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,029.60, 262,544.40 and 145,869.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,029.60, 262,544.40 and 145,869.60 is: 218,804.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,029.60 : 262,544.40 = 145,869.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,029.60/262,544.40 = 145,869.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,029.60x = 262,544.40 × 145,869.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,029.60x = 38,297,246,610.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,297,246,610.24/175,029.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,804.40

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