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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,281.92, 352,050.71 and 140,563.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,281.92, 352,050.71 and 140,563.62 is: 210,324.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,281.92 : 352,050.71 = 140,563.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,281.92/352,050.71 = 140,563.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,281.92x = 352,050.71 × 140,563.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,281.92x = 49,485,521,518.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,485,521,518.35/235,281.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,324.37

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