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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,597.68, 325,017.36 and 140,050.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,597.68, 325,017.36 and 140,050.08 is: 193,205.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,597.68 : 325,017.36 = 140,050.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,597.68/325,017.36 = 140,050.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,597.68x = 325,017.36 × 140,050.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,597.68x = 45,518,707,269.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,518,707,269.39/235,597.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,205.24

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