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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,138.20, 262,707.30 and 140,146.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,138.20, 262,707.30 and 140,146.20 is: 210,219.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,138.20 : 262,707.30 = 140,146.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,138.20/262,707.30 = 140,146.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,138.20x = 262,707.30 × 140,146.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,138.20x = 36,817,429,807.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,817,429,807.26/175,138.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,219.30

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