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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,836.24, 325,403.37 and 140,324.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,836.24, 325,403.37 and 140,324.28 is: 193,617.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,836.24 : 325,403.37 = 140,324.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,836.24/325,403.37 = 140,324.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,836.24x = 325,403.37 × 140,324.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,836.24x = 45,661,993,604.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,661,993,604.82/235,836.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,617.37

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