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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,768.20, 353,652.30 and 142,456.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,768.20, 353,652.30 and 142,456.20 is: 213,684.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,768.20 : 353,652.30 = 142,456.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,768.20/353,652.30 = 142,456.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,768.20x = 353,652.30 × 142,456.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,768.20x = 50,379,962,779.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,379,962,779.26/235,768.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,684.30

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