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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,174.61, 323,168.78 and 143,513.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,174.61, 323,168.78 and 143,513.06 is: 198,052.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,174.61 : 323,168.78 = 143,513.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,174.61/323,168.78 = 143,513.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,174.61x = 323,168.78 × 143,513.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,174.61x = 46,378,940,514.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,378,940,514.27/234,174.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,052.81

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