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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,914.94, 352,266.57 and 140,188.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,914.94, 352,266.57 and 140,188.86 is: 210,220.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,914.94 : 352,266.57 = 140,188.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,914.94/352,266.57 = 140,188.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,914.94x = 352,266.57 × 140,188.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,914.94x = 49,383,848,864.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,383,848,864.41/234,914.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,220.13

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