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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,232.76, 262,697.52 and 148,751.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,232.76, 262,697.52 and 148,751.76 is: 222,998.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,232.76 : 262,697.52 = 148,751.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,232.76/262,697.52 = 148,751.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,232.76x = 262,697.52 × 148,751.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,232.76x = 39,076,718,447.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,076,718,447.64/175,232.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,998.93

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