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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,052.20, 350,388.99 and 145,019.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,052.20, 350,388.99 and 145,019.43 is: 217,102.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,052.20 : 350,388.99 = 145,019.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,052.20/350,388.99 = 145,019.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,052.20x = 350,388.99 × 145,019.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,052.20x = 50,813,211,608.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,813,211,608.08/234,052.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,102.05

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