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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,412.74, 323,423.93 and 147,207.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,412.74, 323,423.93 and 147,207.24 is: 203,104.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,412.74 : 323,423.93 = 147,207.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,412.74/323,423.93 = 147,207.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,412.74x = 323,423.93 × 147,207.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,412.74x = 47,610,344,453.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,610,344,453.27/234,412.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,104.76

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