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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,998.60, 263,997.90 and 146,838.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,998.60, 263,997.90 and 146,838.60 is: 220,257.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,998.60 : 263,997.90 = 146,838.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,998.60/263,997.90 = 146,838.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,998.60x = 263,997.90 × 146,838.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,998.60x = 38,765,082,038.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,765,082,038.94/175,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,257.90

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