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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,414.74, 323,426.70 and 147,209.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,414.74, 323,426.70 and 147,209.24 is: 203,107.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,414.74 : 323,426.70 = 147,209.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,414.74/323,426.70 = 147,209.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,414.74x = 323,426.70 × 147,209.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,414.74x = 47,611,398,702.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,611,398,702.71/234,414.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,107.53

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