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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,323.60, 262,985.40 and 146,163.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,323.60, 262,985.40 and 146,163.60 is: 219,245.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,323.60 : 262,985.40 = 146,163.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,323.60/262,985.40 = 146,163.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,323.60x = 262,985.40 × 146,163.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,323.60x = 38,438,892,811.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,438,892,811.44/175,323.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,245.40

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