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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,218.20, 262,827.30 and 140,226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,218.20, 262,827.30 and 140,226.20 is: 210,339.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,218.20 : 262,827.30 = 140,226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,218.20/262,827.30 = 140,226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,218.20x = 262,827.30 × 140,226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,218.20x = 36,855,273,535.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,855,273,535.26/175,218.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,339.30

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