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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,328.60, 262,992.90 and 146,168.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,328.60, 262,992.90 and 146,168.60 is: 219,252.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,328.60 : 262,992.90 = 146,168.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,328.60/262,992.90 = 146,168.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,328.60x = 262,992.90 × 146,168.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,328.60x = 38,441,304,002.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,441,304,002.94/175,328.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,252.90

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