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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,244.80, 262,867.20 and 140,252.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,244.80, 262,867.20 and 140,252.80 is: 210,379.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,244.80 : 262,867.20 = 140,252.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,244.80/262,867.20 = 140,252.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,244.80x = 262,867.20 × 140,252.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,244.80x = 36,867,860,828.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,867,860,828.16/175,244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,379.20

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