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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,995.70, 262,493.55 and 140,003.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,995.70, 262,493.55 and 140,003.70 is: 210,005.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,995.70 : 262,493.55 = 140,003.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,995.70/262,493.55 = 140,003.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,995.70x = 262,493.55 × 140,003.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,995.70x = 36,750,068,226.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,750,068,226.14/174,995.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,005.55

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