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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,038.96, 354,367.10 and 140,151.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,038.96, 354,367.10 and 140,151.26 is: 210,410.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,038.96 : 354,367.10 = 140,151.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,038.96/354,367.10 = 140,151.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,038.96x = 354,367.10 × 140,151.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,038.96x = 49,664,996,803.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,664,996,803.84/236,038.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,410.17

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