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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,800.61, 325,486.85 and 140,305.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,800.61, 325,486.85 and 140,305.25 is: 193,670.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,800.61 : 325,486.85 = 140,305.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,800.61/325,486.85 = 140,305.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,800.61x = 325,486.85 × 140,305.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,800.61x = 45,667,515,025.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,667,515,025.44/235,800.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,670.05

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