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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,844.11, 351,812.80 and 140,149.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,844.11, 351,812.80 and 140,149.97 is: 209,954.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,844.11 : 351,812.80 = 140,149.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,844.11/351,812.80 = 140,149.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,844.11x = 351,812.80 × 140,149.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,844.11x = 49,306,553,365.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,306,553,365.62/234,844.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,954.40

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