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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,918.94, 352,272.56 and 140,192.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,918.94, 352,272.56 and 140,192.86 is: 210,226.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,918.94 : 352,272.56 = 140,192.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,918.94/352,272.56 = 140,192.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,918.94x = 352,272.56 × 140,192.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,918.94x = 49,386,097,685.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,386,097,685.92/234,918.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,226.12

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