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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,928.74, 324,154.76 and 142,986.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,928.74, 324,154.76 and 142,986.44 is: 197,292.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,928.74 : 324,154.76 = 142,986.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,928.74/324,154.76 = 142,986.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,928.74x = 324,154.76 × 142,986.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,928.74x = 46,349,735,141.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,349,735,141.45/234,928.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,292.74

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