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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,538.80, 263,308.20 and 140,546.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,538.80, 263,308.20 and 140,546.80 is: 210,820.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,538.80 : 263,308.20 = 140,546.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,538.80/263,308.20 = 140,546.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,538.80x = 263,308.20 × 140,546.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,538.80x = 37,007,124,923.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,007,124,923.76/175,538.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,820.20

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