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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,942.84, 355,451.22 and 142,150.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,942.84, 355,451.22 and 142,150.77 is: 213,248.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,942.84 : 355,451.22 = 142,150.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,942.84/355,451.22 = 142,150.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,942.84x = 355,451.22 × 142,150.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,942.84x = 50,527,664,620.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,527,664,620.44/236,942.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,248.33

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