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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,515.60, 263,273.40 and 146,355.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,515.60, 263,273.40 and 146,355.60 is: 219,533.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,515.60 : 263,273.40 = 146,355.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,515.60/263,273.40 = 146,355.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,515.60x = 263,273.40 × 146,355.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,515.60x = 38,531,536,421.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,531,536,421.04/175,515.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,533.40

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