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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,022.08, 324,381.66 and 144,425.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,022.08, 324,381.66 and 144,425.60 is: 199,338.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,022.08 : 324,381.66 = 144,425.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,022.08/324,381.66 = 144,425.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,022.08x = 324,381.66 × 144,425.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,022.08x = 46,849,015,874.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,849,015,874.50/235,022.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,338.78

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