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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,246.20, 262,869.30 and 140,254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,246.20, 262,869.30 and 140,254.20 is: 210,381.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,246.20 : 262,869.30 = 140,254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,246.20/262,869.30 = 140,254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,246.20x = 262,869.30 × 140,254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,246.20x = 36,868,523,376.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,868,523,376.06/175,246.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,381.30

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