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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,002.83, 325,535.12 and 140,438.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,002.83, 325,535.12 and 140,438.19 is: 193,716.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,002.83 : 325,535.12 = 140,438.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,002.83/325,535.12 = 140,438.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,002.83x = 325,535.12 × 140,438.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,002.83x = 45,717,562,332.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,717,562,332.04/236,002.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,716.16

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