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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,748.40, 352,816.20 and 142,321.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,748.40, 352,816.20 and 142,321.20 is: 212,994.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,748.40 : 352,816.20 = 142,321.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,748.40/352,816.20 = 142,321.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,748.40x = 352,816.20 × 142,321.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,748.40x = 50,213,224,963.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,213,224,963.44/235,748.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,994.98

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