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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,805.87, 325,494.09 and 140,310.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,805.87, 325,494.09 and 140,310.51 is: 193,677.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,805.87 : 325,494.09 = 140,310.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,805.87/325,494.09 = 140,310.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,805.87x = 325,494.09 × 140,310.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,805.87x = 45,670,241,769.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,670,241,769.89/235,805.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,677.29

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