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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,598.10, 263,008.35 and 144,494.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,598.10, 263,008.35 and 144,494.10 is: 216,421.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,598.10 : 263,008.35 = 144,494.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,598.10/263,008.35 = 144,494.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,598.10x = 263,008.35 × 144,494.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,598.10x = 38,003,154,825.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,003,154,825.74/175,598.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,421.22

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