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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,211.68, 323,217.99 and 143,617.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,211.68, 323,217.99 and 143,617.59 is: 198,195.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,211.68 : 323,217.99 = 143,617.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,211.68/323,217.99 = 143,617.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,211.68x = 323,217.99 × 143,617.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,211.68x = 46,419,788,768.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,419,788,768.44/234,211.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,195.87

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