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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,332.35, 262,998.53 and 145,771.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,332.35, 262,998.53 and 145,771.40 is: 218,657.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,332.35 : 262,998.53 = 145,771.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,332.35/262,998.53 = 145,771.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,332.35x = 262,998.53 × 145,771.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,332.35x = 38,337,663,916.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,337,663,916.04/175,332.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,657.10

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