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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,724.94, 348,398.51 and 143,692.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,724.94, 348,398.51 and 143,692.17 is: 215,112.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,724.94 : 348,398.51 = 143,692.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,724.94/348,398.51 = 143,692.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,724.94x = 348,398.51 × 143,692.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,724.94x = 50,062,137,208.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,062,137,208.21/232,724.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,112.90

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