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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,055.90, 323,035.78 and 143,462.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,055.90, 323,035.78 and 143,462.26 is: 198,001.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,055.90 : 323,035.78 = 143,462.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,055.90/323,035.78 = 143,462.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,055.90x = 323,035.78 × 143,462.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,055.90x = 46,343,443,059.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,343,443,059.66/234,055.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,001.60

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