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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,572.30, 263,358.45 and 140,580.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,572.30, 263,358.45 and 140,580.30 is: 210,870.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,572.30 : 263,358.45 = 140,580.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,572.30/263,358.45 = 140,580.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,572.30x = 263,358.45 × 140,580.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,572.30x = 37,023,009,908.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,023,009,908.54/175,572.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,870.45

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