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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,998.40, 351,979.20 and 141,340.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,998.40, 351,979.20 and 141,340.80 is: 211,699.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,998.40 : 351,979.20 = 141,340.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,998.40/351,979.20 = 141,340.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,998.40x = 351,979.20 × 141,340.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,998.40x = 49,749,021,711.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,749,021,711.36/234,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,699.41

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