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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,325.60, 262,988.40 and 146,165.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,325.60, 262,988.40 and 146,165.60 is: 219,248.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,325.60 : 262,988.40 = 146,165.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,325.60/262,988.40 = 146,165.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,325.60x = 262,988.40 × 146,165.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,325.60x = 38,439,857,279.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,439,857,279.04/175,325.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,248.40

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