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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,968.41, 324,424.83 and 144,445.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,968.41, 324,424.83 and 144,445.69 is: 199,438.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,968.41 : 324,424.83 = 144,445.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,968.41/324,424.83 = 144,445.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,968.41x = 324,424.83 × 144,445.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,968.41x = 46,861,768,422.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,861,768,422.48/234,968.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,438.59

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