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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,275.27, 354,011.95 and 142,584.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,275.27, 354,011.95 and 142,584.19 is: 213,634.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,275.27 : 354,011.95 = 142,584.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,275.27/354,011.95 = 142,584.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,275.27x = 354,011.95 × 142,584.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,275.27x = 50,476,506,434.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,476,506,434.27/236,275.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,634.32

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