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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,529.44, 324,892.11 and 140,030.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,529.44, 324,892.11 and 140,030.44 is: 193,159.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,529.44 : 324,892.11 = 140,030.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,529.44/324,892.11 = 140,030.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,529.44x = 324,892.11 × 140,030.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,529.44x = 45,494,784,828.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,494,784,828.71/235,529.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,159.65

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