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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,180.26, 323,176.58 and 143,518.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,180.26, 323,176.58 and 143,518.72 is: 198,060.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,180.26 : 323,176.58 = 143,518.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,180.26/323,176.58 = 143,518.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,180.26x = 323,176.58 × 143,518.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,180.26x = 46,381,889,095.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,381,889,095.58/234,180.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,060.63

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