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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,709.99, 323,875.97 and 144,069.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,709.99, 323,875.97 and 144,069.77 is: 198,801.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,709.99 : 323,875.97 = 144,069.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,709.99/323,875.97 = 144,069.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,709.99x = 323,875.97 × 144,069.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,709.99x = 46,660,737,136.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,660,737,136.03/234,709.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,801.67

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