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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,795.26, 349,635.77 and 144,664.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,795.26, 349,635.77 and 144,664.66 is: 217,272.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,795.26 : 349,635.77 = 144,664.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,795.26/349,635.77 = 144,664.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,795.26x = 349,635.77 × 144,664.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,795.26x = 50,579,939,790.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,579,939,790.89/232,795.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,272.21

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