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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,217.70, 262,826.55 and 140,225.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,217.70, 262,826.55 and 140,225.70 is: 210,338.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,217.70 : 262,826.55 = 140,225.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,217.70/262,826.55 = 140,225.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,217.70x = 262,826.55 × 140,225.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,217.70x = 36,855,036,952.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,855,036,952.34/175,217.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,338.55

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