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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,845.62, 351,815.06 and 140,151.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,845.62, 351,815.06 and 140,151.46 is: 209,956.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,845.62 : 351,815.06 = 140,151.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,845.62/351,815.06 = 140,151.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,845.62x = 351,815.06 × 140,151.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,845.62x = 49,307,394,308.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,307,394,308.99/234,845.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,956.63

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