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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,544.10, 263,316.15 and 148,972.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,544.10, 263,316.15 and 148,972.05 is: 223,458.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,544.10 : 263,316.15 = 148,972.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,544.10/263,316.15 = 148,972.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,544.10x = 263,316.15 × 148,972.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,544.10x = 39,226,746,663.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,226,746,663.61/175,544.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,458.08

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