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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,708.95, 349,391.48 and 144,135.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,708.95, 349,391.48 and 144,135.45 is: 216,406.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,708.95 : 349,391.48 = 144,135.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,708.95/349,391.48 = 144,135.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,708.95x = 349,391.48 × 144,135.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,708.95x = 50,359,697,475.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,359,697,475.29/232,708.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,406.36

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