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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,527.40, 263,291.10 and 148,955.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,527.40, 263,291.10 and 148,955.35 is: 223,433.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,527.40 : 263,291.10 = 148,955.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,527.40/263,291.10 = 148,955.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,527.40x = 263,291.10 × 148,955.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,527.40x = 39,218,617,952.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,218,617,952.39/175,527.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,433.03

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