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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,242.83, 352,883.39 and 141,116.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,242.83, 352,883.39 and 141,116.18 is: 211,685.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,242.83 : 352,883.39 = 141,116.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,242.83/352,883.39 = 141,116.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,242.83x = 352,883.39 × 141,116.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,242.83x = 49,797,553,512.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,797,553,512.25/235,242.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,685.74

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