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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,008.08, 325,542.36 and 140,443.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,008.08, 325,542.36 and 140,443.44 is: 193,723.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,008.08 : 325,542.36 = 140,443.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,008.08/325,542.36 = 140,443.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,008.08x = 325,542.36 × 140,443.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,008.08x = 45,720,288,904.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,720,288,904.12/236,008.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,723.41

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