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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,030.10, 262,545.15 and 145,870.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,030.10, 262,545.15 and 145,870.10 is: 218,805.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,030.10 : 262,545.15 = 145,870.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,030.10/262,545.15 = 145,870.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,030.10x = 262,545.15 × 145,870.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,030.10x = 38,297,487,285.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,297,487,285.02/175,030.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,805.15

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