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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,525.40, 263,288.10 and 148,953.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,525.40, 263,288.10 and 148,953.35 is: 223,430.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,525.40 : 263,288.10 = 148,953.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,525.40/263,288.10 = 148,953.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,525.40x = 263,288.10 × 148,953.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,525.40x = 39,217,644,510.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,217,644,510.14/175,525.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,430.03

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