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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,046.94, 354,379.05 and 140,159.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,046.94, 354,379.05 and 140,159.14 is: 210,421.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,046.94 : 354,379.05 = 140,159.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,046.94/354,379.05 = 140,159.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,046.94x = 354,379.05 × 140,159.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,046.94x = 49,669,462,882.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,669,462,882.02/236,046.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,421.97

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