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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,078.20, 324,546.36 and 143,232.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,078.20, 324,546.36 and 143,232.12 is: 197,744.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,078.20 : 324,546.36 = 143,232.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,078.20/324,546.36 = 143,232.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,078.20x = 324,546.36 × 143,232.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,078.20x = 46,485,463,181.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,485,463,181.08/235,078.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,744.68

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