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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,993.42, 352,490.13 and 142,089.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,993.42, 352,490.13 and 142,089.66 is: 213,134.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,993.42 : 352,490.13 = 142,089.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,993.42/352,490.13 = 142,089.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,993.42x = 352,490.13 × 142,089.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,993.42x = 50,085,202,725.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,085,202,725.06/234,993.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,134.49

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