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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,549.70, 263,324.55 and 140,557.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,549.70, 263,324.55 and 140,557.70 is: 210,836.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,549.70 : 263,324.55 = 140,557.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,549.70/263,324.55 = 140,557.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,549.70x = 263,324.55 × 140,557.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,549.70x = 37,012,293,101.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,012,293,101.54/175,549.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,836.55

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