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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,748.57, 235,414.00 and 140,008.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,748.57, 235,414.00 and 140,008.42 is: 193,032.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,748.57 : 235,414.00 = 140,008.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,748.57/235,414.00 = 140,008.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,748.57x = 235,414.00 × 140,008.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,748.57x = 32,959,940,543.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,959,940,543.41/170,748.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,032.01

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