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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,561.20, 263,341.80 and 140,569.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,561.20, 263,341.80 and 140,569.20 is: 210,853.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,561.20 : 263,341.80 = 140,569.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,561.20/263,341.80 = 140,569.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,561.20x = 263,341.80 × 140,569.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,561.20x = 37,017,746,152.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,017,746,152.56/175,561.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,853.80

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