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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,547.20, 263,320.80 and 140,555.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,547.20, 263,320.80 and 140,555.20 is: 210,832.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,547.20 : 263,320.80 = 140,555.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,547.20/263,320.80 = 140,555.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,547.20x = 263,320.80 × 140,555.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,547.20x = 37,011,107,708.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,011,107,708.16/175,547.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,832.80

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