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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,864.80, 325,472.04 and 140,356.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,864.80, 325,472.04 and 140,356.08 is: 193,678.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,864.80 : 325,472.04 = 140,356.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,864.80/325,472.04 = 140,356.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,864.80x = 325,472.04 × 140,356.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,864.80x = 45,681,979,684.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,681,979,684.00/235,864.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,678.67

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