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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,252.40, 262,878.60 and 145,703.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,252.40, 262,878.60 and 145,703.60 is: 218,555.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,252.40 : 262,878.60 = 145,703.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,252.40/262,878.60 = 145,703.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,252.40x = 262,878.60 × 145,703.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,252.40x = 38,302,358,382.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,302,358,382.96/175,252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,555.40

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