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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,534.06, 323,479.92 and 147,344.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,534.06, 323,479.92 and 147,344.52 is: 203,224.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,534.06 : 323,479.92 = 147,344.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,534.06/323,479.92 = 147,344.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,534.06x = 323,479.92 × 147,344.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,534.06x = 47,662,991,924.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,662,991,924.64/234,534.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,224.18

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