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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,315.20, 352,972.80 and 141,772.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,315.20, 352,972.80 and 141,772.80 is: 212,659.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,315.20 : 352,972.80 = 141,772.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,315.20/352,972.80 = 141,772.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,315.20x = 352,972.80 × 141,772.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,315.20x = 50,041,942,179.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,041,942,179.84/235,315.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,659.20

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