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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,860.37, 351,837.06 and 140,166.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,860.37, 351,837.06 and 140,166.10 is: 209,978.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,860.37 : 351,837.06 = 140,166.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,860.37/351,837.06 = 140,166.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,860.37x = 351,837.06 × 140,166.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,860.37x = 49,315,628,535.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,315,628,535.67/234,860.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,978.50

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