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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,607.88, 325,114.60 and 140,096.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,607.88, 325,114.60 and 140,096.12 is: 193,318.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,607.88 : 325,114.60 = 140,096.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,607.88/325,114.60 = 140,096.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,607.88x = 325,114.60 × 140,096.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,607.88x = 45,547,294,015.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,547,294,015.35/235,607.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,318.21

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