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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,963.68, 325,630.32 and 140,473.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,963.68, 325,630.32 and 140,473.68 is: 193,853.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,963.68 : 325,630.32 = 140,473.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,963.68/325,630.32 = 140,473.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,963.68x = 325,630.32 × 140,473.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,963.68x = 45,742,489,369.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,742,489,369.98/235,963.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,853.94

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