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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,243.30, 348,036.90 and 143,232.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,243.30, 348,036.90 and 143,232.40 is: 214,646.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,243.30 : 348,036.90 = 143,232.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,243.30/348,036.90 = 143,232.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,243.30x = 348,036.90 × 143,232.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,243.30x = 49,850,160,475.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,850,160,475.56/232,243.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,646.28

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