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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,657.44, 348,297.24 and 143,624.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,657.44, 348,297.24 and 143,624.70 is: 215,011.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,657.44 : 348,297.24 = 143,624.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,657.44/348,297.24 = 143,624.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,657.44x = 348,297.24 × 143,624.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,657.44x = 50,024,086,605.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,024,086,605.83/232,657.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,011.76

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