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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,212.20, 262,818.30 and 140,220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,212.20, 262,818.30 and 140,220.20 is: 210,330.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,212.20 : 262,818.30 = 140,220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,212.20/262,818.30 = 140,220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,212.20x = 262,818.30 × 140,220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,212.20x = 36,852,434,589.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,852,434,589.66/175,212.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,330.30

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