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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,487.20, 353,230.80 and 142,175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,487.20, 353,230.80 and 142,175.20 is: 213,262.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,487.20 : 353,230.80 = 142,175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,487.20/353,230.80 = 142,175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,487.20x = 353,230.80 × 142,175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,487.20x = 50,220,659,636.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,220,659,636.16/235,487.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,262.80

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