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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,517.44, 263,846.40 and 140,836.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,517.44, 263,846.40 and 140,836.48 is: 211,712.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,517.44 : 263,846.40 = 140,836.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,517.44/263,846.40 = 140,836.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,517.44x = 263,846.40 × 140,836.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,517.44x = 37,159,198,236.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,159,198,236.67/175,517.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,712.28

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