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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,635.60, 353,453.40 and 142,323.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,635.60, 353,453.40 and 142,323.60 is: 213,485.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,635.60 : 353,453.40 = 142,323.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,635.60/353,453.40 = 142,323.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,635.60x = 353,453.40 × 142,323.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,635.60x = 50,304,760,320.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,304,760,320.24/235,635.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,485.40

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