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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,426.80, 263,140.20 and 140,434.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,426.80, 263,140.20 and 140,434.80 is: 210,652.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,426.80 : 263,140.20 = 140,434.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,426.80/263,140.20 = 140,434.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,426.80x = 263,140.20 × 140,434.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,426.80x = 36,954,041,358.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,954,041,358.96/175,426.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,652.20

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