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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,411.40, 349,310.70 and 139,984.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,411.40, 349,310.70 and 139,984.20 is: 209,492.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,411.40 : 349,310.70 = 139,984.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,411.40/349,310.70 = 139,984.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,411.40x = 349,310.70 × 139,984.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,411.40x = 48,897,978,890.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,897,978,890.94/233,411.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,492.68

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