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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,652.44, 348,289.75 and 143,619.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,652.44, 348,289.75 and 143,619.67 is: 215,004.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,652.44 : 348,289.75 = 143,619.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,652.44/348,289.75 = 143,619.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,652.44x = 348,289.75 × 143,619.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,652.44x = 50,021,258,959.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,021,258,959.38/232,652.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,004.23

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