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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,545.60, 263,318.40 and 148,973.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,545.60, 263,318.40 and 148,973.55 is: 223,460.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,545.60 : 263,318.40 = 148,973.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,545.60/263,318.40 = 148,973.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,545.60x = 263,318.40 × 148,973.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,545.60x = 39,227,476,828.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,227,476,828.32/175,545.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,460.33

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