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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,964.68, 325,631.70 and 140,474.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,964.68, 325,631.70 and 140,474.68 is: 193,855.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,964.68 : 325,631.70 = 140,474.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,964.68/325,631.70 = 140,474.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,964.68x = 325,631.70 × 140,474.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,964.68x = 45,743,008,855.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,743,008,855.36/235,964.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,855.32

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