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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,916.60, 263,486.10 and 144,812.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,916.60, 263,486.10 and 144,812.60 is: 216,898.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,916.60 : 263,486.10 = 144,812.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,916.60/263,486.10 = 144,812.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,916.60x = 263,486.10 × 144,812.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,916.60x = 38,156,107,204.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,156,107,204.86/175,916.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,898.84

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