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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,044.30, 262,566.45 and 140,052.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,044.30, 262,566.45 and 140,052.30 is: 210,078.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,044.30 : 262,566.45 = 140,052.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,044.30/262,566.45 = 140,052.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,044.30x = 262,566.45 × 140,052.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,044.30x = 36,773,035,225.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,773,035,225.34/175,044.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,078.45

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