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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,016.08, 325,553.40 and 140,451.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,016.08, 325,553.40 and 140,451.44 is: 193,734.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,016.08 : 325,553.40 = 140,451.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,016.08/325,553.40 = 140,451.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,016.08x = 325,553.40 × 140,451.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,016.08x = 45,724,443,826.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,724,443,826.90/236,016.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,734.44

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