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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,560.36, 351,929.10 and 141,131.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,560.36, 351,929.10 and 141,131.72 is: 211,750.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,560.36 : 351,929.10 = 141,131.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,560.36/351,929.10 = 141,131.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,560.36x = 351,929.10 × 141,131.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,560.36x = 49,668,359,201.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,668,359,201.05/234,560.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,750.87

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