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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,220.70, 348,659.10 and 143,647.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,220.70, 348,659.10 and 143,647.20 is: 215,673.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,220.70 : 348,659.10 = 143,647.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,220.70/348,659.10 = 143,647.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,220.70x = 348,659.10 × 143,647.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,220.70x = 50,083,903,469.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,083,903,469.52/232,220.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,673.73

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