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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,518.60, 263,277.90 and 148,946.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,518.60, 263,277.90 and 148,946.55 is: 223,419.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,518.60 : 263,277.90 = 148,946.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,518.60/263,277.90 = 148,946.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,518.60x = 263,277.90 × 148,946.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,518.60x = 39,214,334,896.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,214,334,896.25/175,518.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,419.83

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