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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,699.40, 349,742.70 and 140,272.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,699.40, 349,742.70 and 140,272.20 is: 209,924.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,699.40 : 349,742.70 = 140,272.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,699.40/349,742.70 = 140,272.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,699.40x = 349,742.70 × 140,272.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,699.40x = 49,059,177,962.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,059,177,962.94/233,699.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,924.28

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