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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,029.90, 325,722.72 and 140,540.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,029.90, 325,722.72 and 140,540.62 is: 193,946.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,029.90 : 325,722.72 = 140,540.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,029.90/325,722.72 = 140,540.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,029.90x = 325,722.72 × 140,540.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,029.90x = 45,777,273,016.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,777,273,016.89/236,029.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,946.92

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