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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,526.40, 263,289.60 and 148,954.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,526.40, 263,289.60 and 148,954.35 is: 223,431.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,526.40 : 263,289.60 = 148,954.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,526.40/263,289.60 = 148,954.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,526.40x = 263,289.60 × 148,954.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,526.40x = 39,218,131,229.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,218,131,229.76/175,526.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,431.53

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