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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,075.76, 324,542.99 and 143,229.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,075.76, 324,542.99 and 143,229.69 is: 197,741.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,075.76 : 324,542.99 = 143,229.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,075.76/324,542.99 = 143,229.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,075.76x = 324,542.99 × 143,229.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,075.76x = 46,484,191,133.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,484,191,133.22/235,075.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,741.32

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