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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,558.20, 263,337.30 and 140,566.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,558.20, 263,337.30 and 140,566.20 is: 210,849.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,558.20 : 263,337.30 = 140,566.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,558.20/263,337.30 = 140,566.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,558.20x = 263,337.30 × 140,566.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,558.20x = 37,016,323,579.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,016,323,579.26/175,558.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,849.30

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