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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,191.07, 323,189.96 and 142,279.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,191.07, 323,189.96 and 142,279.07 is: 196,348.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,191.07 : 323,189.96 = 142,279.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,191.07/323,189.96 = 142,279.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,191.07x = 323,189.96 × 142,279.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,191.07x = 45,983,164,614.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,983,164,614.79/234,191.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,348.92

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