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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,632.75, 325,170.68 and 140,137.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,632.75, 325,170.68 and 140,137.35 is: 193,388.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,632.75 : 325,170.68 = 140,137.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,632.75/325,170.68 = 140,137.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,632.75x = 325,170.68 × 140,137.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,632.75x = 45,568,556,692.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,568,556,692.21/235,632.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,388.04

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