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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,049.76, 325,748.96 and 140,559.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,049.76, 325,748.96 and 140,559.68 is: 193,972.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,049.76 : 325,748.96 = 140,559.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,049.76/325,748.96 = 140,559.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,049.76x = 325,748.96 × 140,559.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,049.76x = 45,787,169,577.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,787,169,577.93/236,049.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,972.53

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