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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,679.40, 349,712.70 and 140,252.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,679.40, 349,712.70 and 140,252.20 is: 209,894.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,679.40 : 349,712.70 = 140,252.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,679.40/349,712.70 = 140,252.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,679.40x = 349,712.70 × 140,252.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,679.40x = 49,047,975,542.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,047,975,542.94/233,679.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,894.31

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