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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,033.95, 354,359.56 and 140,146.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,033.95, 354,359.56 and 140,146.15 is: 210,402.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,033.95 : 354,359.56 = 140,146.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,033.95/354,359.56 = 140,146.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,033.95x = 354,359.56 × 140,146.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,033.95x = 49,662,127,740.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,662,127,740.63/236,033.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,402.48

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