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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,313.20, 262,969.80 and 145,764.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,313.20, 262,969.80 and 145,764.40 is: 218,646.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,313.20 : 262,969.80 = 145,764.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,313.20/262,969.80 = 145,764.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,313.20x = 262,969.80 × 145,764.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,313.20x = 38,331,635,115.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,331,635,115.12/175,313.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,646.60

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