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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,045.21, 354,376.44 and 140,157.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,045.21, 354,376.44 and 140,157.41 is: 210,419.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,045.21 : 354,376.44 = 140,157.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,045.21/354,376.44 = 140,157.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,045.21x = 354,376.44 × 140,157.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,045.21x = 49,668,482,223.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,668,482,223.54/236,045.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,419.37

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