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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,027.51, 354,349.96 and 140,139.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,027.51, 354,349.96 and 140,139.75 is: 210,392.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,027.51 : 354,349.96 = 140,139.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,027.51/354,349.96 = 140,139.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,027.51x = 354,349.96 × 140,139.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,027.51x = 49,658,515,785.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,658,515,785.37/236,027.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,392.92

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