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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,222.70, 348,662.10 and 143,649.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,222.70, 348,662.10 and 143,649.20 is: 215,676.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,222.70 : 348,662.10 = 143,649.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,222.70/348,662.10 = 143,649.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,222.70x = 348,662.10 × 143,649.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,222.70x = 50,085,031,735.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,085,031,735.32/232,222.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,676.73

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