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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,596.10, 263,005.35 and 144,492.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,596.10, 263,005.35 and 144,492.10 is: 216,418.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,596.10 : 263,005.35 = 144,492.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,596.10/263,005.35 = 144,492.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,596.10x = 263,005.35 × 144,492.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,596.10x = 38,002,195,332.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,002,195,332.74/175,596.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,418.22

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