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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,546.20, 263,319.30 and 140,554.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,546.20, 263,319.30 and 140,554.20 is: 210,831.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,546.20 : 263,319.30 = 140,554.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,546.20/263,319.30 = 140,554.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,546.20x = 263,319.30 × 140,554.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,546.20x = 37,010,633,556.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,010,633,556.06/175,546.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,831.30

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