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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,001.80, 351,002.70 and 144,966.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,001.80, 351,002.70 and 144,966.60 is: 217,449.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,001.80 : 351,002.70 = 144,966.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,001.80/351,002.70 = 144,966.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,001.80x = 351,002.70 × 144,966.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,001.80x = 50,883,668,009.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,883,668,009.82/234,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,449.90

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