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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,096.83, 324,602.64 and 144,574.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,096.83, 324,602.64 and 144,574.47 is: 199,616.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,096.83 : 324,602.64 = 144,574.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,096.83/324,602.64 = 144,574.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,096.83x = 324,602.64 × 144,574.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,096.83x = 46,929,254,638.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,929,254,638.60/235,096.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,616.71

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