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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,833.36, 325,442.52 and 140,318.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,833.36, 325,442.52 and 140,318.16 is: 193,634.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,833.36 : 325,442.52 = 140,318.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,833.36/325,442.52 = 140,318.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,833.36x = 325,442.52 × 140,318.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,833.36x = 45,665,495,592.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,665,495,592.16/235,833.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,634.59

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