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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,783.14, 325,330.27 and 140,271.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,783.14, 325,330.27 and 140,271.18 is: 193,544.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,783.14 : 325,330.27 = 140,271.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,783.14/325,330.27 = 140,271.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,783.14x = 325,330.27 × 140,271.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,783.14x = 45,634,460,080.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,634,460,080.98/235,783.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,544.21

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