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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,846.24, 325,388.72 and 140,298.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,846.24, 325,388.72 and 140,298.64 is: 193,565.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,846.24 : 325,388.72 = 140,298.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,846.24/325,388.72 = 140,298.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,846.24x = 325,388.72 × 140,298.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,846.24x = 45,651,594,887.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,651,594,887.34/235,846.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,565.07

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