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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,027.08, 325,568.58 and 140,462.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,027.08, 325,568.58 and 140,462.44 is: 193,749.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,027.08 : 325,568.58 = 140,462.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,027.08/325,568.58 = 140,462.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,027.08x = 325,568.58 × 140,462.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,027.08x = 45,730,157,134.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,730,157,134.14/236,027.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,749.62

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