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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,332.86, 262,999.28 and 145,771.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,332.86, 262,999.28 and 145,771.90 is: 218,657.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,332.86 : 262,999.28 = 145,771.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,332.86/262,999.28 = 145,771.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,332.86x = 262,999.28 × 145,771.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,332.86x = 38,337,904,744.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,337,904,744.23/175,332.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,657.84

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