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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,244.30, 348,038.40 and 143,233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,244.30, 348,038.40 and 143,233.40 is: 214,647.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,244.30 : 348,038.40 = 143,233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,244.30/348,038.40 = 143,233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,244.30x = 348,038.40 × 143,233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,244.30x = 49,850,723,362.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,850,723,362.56/232,244.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,647.78

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