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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,137.12, 334,705.80 and 140,089.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,137.12, 334,705.80 and 140,089.44 is: 210,134.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,137.12 : 334,705.80 = 140,089.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,137.12/334,705.80 = 140,089.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,137.12x = 334,705.80 × 140,089.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,137.12x = 46,888,748,086.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,888,748,086.75/223,137.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,134.24

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