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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,926.28, 325,567.38 and 140,443.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,926.28, 325,567.38 and 140,443.48 is: 193,805.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,926.28 : 325,567.38 = 140,443.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,926.28/325,567.38 = 140,443.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,926.28x = 325,567.38 × 140,443.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,926.28x = 45,723,815,821.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,723,815,821.68/235,926.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,805.52

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