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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,483.04, 326,184.12 and 140,916

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,483.04, 326,184.12 and 140,916 is: 194,367.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,483.04 : 326,184.12 = 140,916 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,483.04/326,184.12 = 140,916/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,483.04x = 326,184.12 × 140,916
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,483.04x = 45,964,561,453.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,964,561,453.92/236,483.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,367.26

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