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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,905.60, 263,469.60 and 144,801.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,905.60, 263,469.60 and 144,801.60 is: 216,882.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,905.60 : 263,469.60 = 144,801.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,905.60/263,469.60 = 144,801.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,905.60x = 263,469.60 × 144,801.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,905.60x = 38,150,819,631.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,150,819,631.36/175,905.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,882.35

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