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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,608, 354,737.04 and 143,092.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,608, 354,737.04 and 143,092.96 is: 214,533.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,608 : 354,737.04 = 143,092.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,608/354,737.04 = 143,092.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,608x = 354,737.04 × 143,092.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,608x = 50,760,373,075.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,760,373,075.24/236,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,533.63

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