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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,615.88, 325,125.64 and 140,104.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,615.88, 325,125.64 and 140,104.12 is: 193,329.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,615.88 : 325,125.64 = 140,104.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,615.88/325,125.64 = 140,104.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,615.88x = 325,125.64 × 140,104.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,615.88x = 45,551,441,681.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,551,441,681.64/235,615.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,329.25

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