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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,519.60, 263,279.40 and 146,359.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,519.60, 263,279.40 and 146,359.60 is: 219,539.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,519.60 : 263,279.40 = 146,359.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,519.60/263,279.40 = 146,359.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,519.60x = 263,279.40 × 146,359.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,519.60x = 38,533,467,672.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,533,467,672.24/175,519.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,539.40

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