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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,427.80, 263,141.70 and 140,435.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,427.80, 263,141.70 and 140,435.80 is: 210,653.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,427.80 : 263,141.70 = 140,435.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,427.80/263,141.70 = 140,435.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,427.80x = 263,141.70 × 140,435.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,427.80x = 36,954,515,152.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,954,515,152.86/175,427.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,653.70

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