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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,412.40, 352,657.80 and 141,639.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,412.40, 352,657.80 and 141,639.60 is: 212,182.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,412.40 : 352,657.80 = 141,639.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,412.40/352,657.80 = 141,639.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,412.40x = 352,657.80 × 141,639.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,412.40x = 49,950,309,728.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,950,309,728.88/235,412.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,182.15

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