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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,181.51, 323,178.32 and 143,519.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,181.51, 323,178.32 and 143,519.97 is: 198,062.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,181.51 : 323,178.32 = 143,519.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,181.51/323,178.32 = 143,519.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,181.51x = 323,178.32 × 143,519.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,181.51x = 46,382,542,791.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,382,542,791.05/234,181.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,062.36

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