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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,571.70, 263,357.55 and 140,579.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,571.70, 263,357.55 and 140,579.70 is: 210,869.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,571.70 : 263,357.55 = 140,579.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,571.70/263,357.55 = 140,579.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,571.70x = 263,357.55 × 140,579.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,571.70x = 37,022,725,371.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,022,725,371.74/175,571.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,869.55

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