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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,544.20, 263,316.30 and 140,552.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,544.20, 263,316.30 and 140,552.20 is: 210,828.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,544.20 : 263,316.30 = 140,552.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,544.20/263,316.30 = 140,552.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,544.20x = 263,316.30 × 140,552.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,544.20x = 37,009,685,260.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,009,685,260.86/175,544.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,828.30

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