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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,027.10, 354,349.36 and 140,139.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,027.10, 354,349.36 and 140,139.37 is: 210,392.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,027.10 : 354,349.36 = 140,139.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,027.10/354,349.36 = 140,139.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,027.10x = 354,349.36 × 140,139.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,027.10x = 49,658,293,597.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,658,293,597.86/236,027.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,392.34

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