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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,028.51, 354,351.46 and 140,140.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,028.51, 354,351.46 and 140,140.75 is: 210,394.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,028.51 : 354,351.46 = 140,140.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,028.51/354,351.46 = 140,140.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,028.51x = 354,351.46 × 140,140.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,028.51x = 49,659,079,368.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,659,079,368.00/236,028.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,394.41

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