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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,312.80, 262,969.20 and 140,320.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,312.80, 262,969.20 and 140,320.80 is: 210,481.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,312.80 : 262,969.20 = 140,320.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,312.80/262,969.20 = 140,320.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,312.80x = 262,969.20 × 140,320.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,312.80x = 36,900,048,519.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,900,048,519.36/175,312.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,481.20

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