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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,608.76, 325,032.94 and 140,061.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,608.76, 325,032.94 and 140,061.24 is: 193,220.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,608.76 : 325,032.94 = 140,061.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,608.76/325,032.94 = 140,061.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,608.76x = 325,032.94 × 140,061.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,608.76x = 45,524,516,617.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,524,516,617.25/235,608.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,220.81

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