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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,327.32, 262,990.98 and 140,488.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,327.32, 262,990.98 and 140,488.41 is: 210,732.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,327.32 : 262,990.98 = 140,488.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,327.32/262,990.98 = 140,488.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,327.32x = 262,990.98 × 140,488.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,327.32x = 36,947,184,624.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,947,184,624.54/175,327.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,732.62

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