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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,143.40, 348,908.70 and 139,716.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,143.40, 348,908.70 and 139,716.20 is: 209,091.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,143.40 : 348,908.70 = 139,716.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,143.40/348,908.70 = 139,716.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,143.40x = 348,908.70 × 139,716.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,143.40x = 48,748,197,710.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,748,197,710.94/233,143.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,091.05

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