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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,026.08, 325,567.20 and 140,461.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,026.08, 325,567.20 and 140,461.44 is: 193,748.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,026.08 : 325,567.20 = 140,461.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,026.08/325,567.20 = 140,461.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,026.08x = 325,567.20 × 140,461.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,026.08x = 45,729,637,728.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,729,637,728.77/236,026.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,748.24

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