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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,612.70, 349,247.10 and 144,039.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,612.70, 349,247.10 and 144,039.20 is: 216,261.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,612.70 : 349,247.10 = 144,039.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,612.70/349,247.10 = 144,039.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,612.70x = 349,247.10 × 144,039.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,612.70x = 50,305,272,886.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,305,272,886.32/232,612.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,261.94

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