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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,988.57, 354,291.57 and 140,100.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,988.57, 354,291.57 and 140,100.84 is: 210,334.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,988.57 : 354,291.57 = 140,100.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,988.57/354,291.57 = 140,100.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,988.57x = 354,291.57 × 140,100.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,988.57x = 49,636,546,561.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,636,546,561.92/235,988.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,334.53

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