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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,668.36, 351,492.78 and 144,436.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,668.36, 351,492.78 and 144,436.04 is: 216,340.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,668.36 : 351,492.78 = 144,436.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,668.36/351,492.78 = 144,436.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,668.36x = 351,492.78 × 144,436.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,668.36x = 50,768,225,231.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,768,225,231.79/234,668.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,340.31

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