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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,170.93, 323,163.71 and 143,509.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,170.93, 323,163.71 and 143,509.38 is: 198,047.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,170.93 : 323,163.71 = 143,509.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,170.93/323,163.71 = 143,509.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,170.93x = 323,163.71 × 143,509.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,170.93x = 46,377,022,943.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,377,022,943.05/234,170.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,047.74

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