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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,786.08, 350,767.44 and 140,356.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,786.08, 350,767.44 and 140,356.96 is: 210,588.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,786.08 : 350,767.44 = 140,356.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,786.08/350,767.44 = 140,356.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,786.08x = 350,767.44 × 140,356.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,786.08x = 49,232,651,545.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,232,651,545.38/233,786.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,588.46

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