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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,788.58, 350,771.19 and 140,359.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,788.58, 350,771.19 and 140,359.46 is: 210,592.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,788.58 : 350,771.19 = 140,359.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,788.58/350,771.19 = 140,359.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,788.58x = 350,771.19 × 140,359.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,788.58x = 49,234,054,811.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,234,054,811.96/233,788.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,592.21

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