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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,924.64, 326,954.82 and 140,163.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,924.64, 326,954.82 and 140,163.24 is: 193,424.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,924.64 : 326,954.82 = 140,163.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,924.64/326,954.82 = 140,163.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,924.64x = 326,954.82 × 140,163.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,924.64x = 45,827,046,904.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,827,046,904.82/236,924.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,424.57

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