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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,904.60, 325,575.24 and 140,411.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,904.60, 325,575.24 and 140,411.60 is: 193,784.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,904.60 : 325,575.24 = 140,411.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,904.60/325,575.24 = 140,411.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,904.60x = 325,575.24 × 140,411.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,904.60x = 45,714,540,368.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,714,540,368.78/235,904.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,784.01

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