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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,893.01, 267,047.28 and 140,478.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,893.01, 267,047.28 and 140,478.30 is: 210,881.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,893.01 : 267,047.28 = 140,478.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,893.01/267,047.28 = 140,478.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,893.01x = 267,047.28 × 140,478.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,893.01x = 37,514,347,914.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,514,347,914.02/177,893.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,881.52

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