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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,771.38, 263,545.32 and 149,126.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,771.38, 263,545.32 and 149,126.58 is: 223,595.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,771.38 : 263,545.32 = 149,126.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,771.38/263,545.32 = 149,126.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,771.38x = 263,545.32 × 149,126.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,771.38x = 39,301,612,246.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,301,612,246.61/175,771.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,595.06

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