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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,301.70, 262,952.55 and 140,309.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,301.70, 262,952.55 and 140,309.70 is: 210,464.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,301.70 : 262,952.55 = 140,309.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,301.70/262,952.55 = 140,309.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,301.70x = 262,952.55 × 140,309.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,301.70x = 36,894,793,404.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,894,793,404.74/175,301.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,464.55

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