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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,903.20, 353,854.80 and 142,360.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,903.20, 353,854.80 and 142,360.80 is: 213,541.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,903.20 : 353,854.80 = 142,360.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,903.20/353,854.80 = 142,360.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,903.20x = 353,854.80 × 142,360.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,903.20x = 50,375,052,411.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,375,052,411.84/235,903.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,541.20

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