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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,174.96, 323,167.35 and 143,580.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,174.96, 323,167.35 and 143,580.88 is: 198,145.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,174.96 : 323,167.35 = 143,580.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,174.96/323,167.35 = 143,580.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,174.96x = 323,167.35 × 143,580.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,174.96x = 46,400,652,230.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,400,652,230.88/234,174.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,145.23

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