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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,548.70, 263,323.05 and 140,556.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,548.70, 263,323.05 and 140,556.70 is: 210,835.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,548.70 : 263,323.05 = 140,556.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,548.70/263,323.05 = 140,556.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,548.70x = 263,323.05 × 140,556.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,548.70x = 37,011,818,941.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,011,818,941.94/175,548.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,835.05

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