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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,016.54, 325,677.96 and 140,510.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,016.54, 325,677.96 and 140,510.16 is: 193,889.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,016.54 : 325,677.96 = 140,510.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,016.54/325,677.96 = 140,510.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,016.54x = 325,677.96 × 140,510.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,016.54x = 45,761,062,268.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,761,062,268.07/236,016.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,889.22

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