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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,749.26, 235,414.94 and 140,009.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,749.26, 235,414.94 and 140,009.11 is: 193,032.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,749.26 : 235,414.94 = 140,009.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,749.26/235,414.94 = 140,009.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,749.26x = 235,414.94 × 140,009.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,749.26x = 32,960,234,941.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,960,234,941.52/170,749.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,032.96

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