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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,543.36, 351,903.60 and 141,114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,543.36, 351,903.60 and 141,114.72 is: 211,725.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,543.36 : 351,903.60 = 141,114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,543.36/351,903.60 = 141,114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,543.36x = 351,903.60 × 141,114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,543.36x = 49,658,777,980.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,658,777,980.99/234,543.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,725.36

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