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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,788.08, 350,770.44 and 140,358.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,788.08, 350,770.44 and 140,358.96 is: 210,591.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,788.08 : 350,770.44 = 140,358.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,788.08/350,770.44 = 140,358.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,788.08x = 350,770.44 × 140,358.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,788.08x = 49,233,774,157.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,233,774,157.14/233,788.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,591.46

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