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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,514.10, 263,271.15 and 146,354.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,514.10, 263,271.15 and 146,354.10 is: 219,531.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,514.10 : 263,271.15 = 146,354.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,514.10/263,271.15 = 146,354.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,514.10x = 263,271.15 × 146,354.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,514.10x = 38,530,812,214.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,530,812,214.22/175,514.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,531.15

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