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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,596.08, 354,493.14 and 142,905

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,596.08, 354,493.14 and 142,905 is: 214,115.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,596.08 : 354,493.14 = 142,905 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,596.08/354,493.14 = 142,905/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,596.08x = 354,493.14 × 142,905
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,596.08x = 50,658,842,171.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,658,842,171.70/236,596.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,115.31

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