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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,034.87, 354,360.95 and 140,147.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,034.87, 354,360.95 and 140,147.10 is: 210,403.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,034.87 : 354,360.95 = 140,147.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,034.87/354,360.95 = 140,147.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,034.87x = 354,360.95 × 140,147.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,034.87x = 49,662,659,495.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,662,659,495.75/236,034.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,403.91

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