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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,811.34, 325,369.20 and 140,299.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,811.34, 325,369.20 and 140,299.38 is: 193,583.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,811.34 : 325,369.20 = 140,299.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,811.34/325,369.20 = 140,299.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,811.34x = 325,369.20 × 140,299.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,811.34x = 45,649,097,031.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,649,097,031.10/235,811.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,583.13

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