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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,545.20, 263,317.80 and 140,553.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,545.20, 263,317.80 and 140,553.20 is: 210,829.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,545.20 : 263,317.80 = 140,553.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,545.20/263,317.80 = 140,553.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,545.20x = 263,317.80 × 140,553.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,545.20x = 37,010,159,406.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,010,159,406.96/175,545.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,829.80

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