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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,425.80, 263,138.70 and 140,433.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,425.80, 263,138.70 and 140,433.80 is: 210,650.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,425.80 : 263,138.70 = 140,433.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,425.80/263,138.70 = 140,433.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,425.80x = 263,138.70 × 140,433.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,425.80x = 36,953,567,568.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,953,567,568.06/175,425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,650.70

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