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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,045.20, 258,067.80 and 140,552.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,045.20, 258,067.80 and 140,552.40 is: 210,828.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,045.20 : 258,067.80 = 140,552.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,045.20/258,067.80 = 140,552.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,045.20x = 258,067.80 × 140,552.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,045.20x = 36,272,048,652.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,272,048,652.72/172,045.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,828.60

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