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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,326.60, 262,989.90 and 146,166.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,326.60, 262,989.90 and 146,166.60 is: 219,249.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,326.60 : 262,989.90 = 146,166.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,326.60/262,989.90 = 146,166.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,326.60x = 262,989.90 × 146,166.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,326.60x = 38,440,339,517.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,440,339,517.34/175,326.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,249.90

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