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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,832.36, 325,441.14 and 140,317.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,832.36, 325,441.14 and 140,317.16 is: 193,633.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,832.36 : 325,441.14 = 140,317.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,832.36/325,441.14 = 140,317.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,832.36x = 325,441.14 × 140,317.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,832.36x = 45,664,976,511.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,664,976,511.96/235,832.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,633.21

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