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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,949.55, 325,611.05 and 140,455.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,949.55, 325,611.05 and 140,455.41 is: 193,828.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,949.55 : 325,611.05 = 140,455.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,949.55/325,611.05 = 140,455.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,949.55x = 325,611.05 × 140,455.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,949.55x = 45,733,833,528.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,733,833,528.28/235,949.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,828.87

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