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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,948.55, 325,609.67 and 140,454.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,948.55, 325,609.67 and 140,454.41 is: 193,827.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,948.55 : 325,609.67 = 140,454.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,948.55/325,609.67 = 140,454.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,948.55x = 325,609.67 × 140,454.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,948.55x = 45,733,312,813.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,733,312,813.23/235,948.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,827.48

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