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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,855.70, 326,974.59 and 140,076.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,855.70, 326,974.59 and 140,076.18 is: 193,372.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,855.70 : 326,974.59 = 140,076.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,855.70/326,974.59 = 140,076.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,855.70x = 326,974.59 × 140,076.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,855.70x = 45,801,351,524.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,801,351,524.27/236,855.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,372.38

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