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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,787.08, 350,768.94 and 140,357.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,787.08, 350,768.94 and 140,357.96 is: 210,589.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,787.08 : 350,768.94 = 140,357.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,787.08/350,768.94 = 140,357.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,787.08x = 350,768.94 × 140,357.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,787.08x = 49,233,212,849.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,233,212,849.76/233,787.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,589.96

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