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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,965.68, 325,633.08 and 140,475.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,965.68, 325,633.08 and 140,475.68 is: 193,856.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,965.68 : 325,633.08 = 140,475.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,965.68/325,633.08 = 140,475.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,965.68x = 325,633.08 × 140,475.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,965.68x = 45,743,528,343.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,743,528,343.49/235,965.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,856.70

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