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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,577.84, 324,990.16 and 140,030.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,577.84, 324,990.16 and 140,030.24 is: 193,177.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,577.84 : 324,990.16 = 140,030.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,577.84/324,990.16 = 140,030.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,577.84x = 324,990.16 × 140,030.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,577.84x = 45,508,450,102.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,508,450,102.44/235,577.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,177.98

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