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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,140.97, 324,545.67 and 144,574.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,140.97, 324,545.67 and 144,574.48 is: 199,544.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,140.97 : 324,545.67 = 144,574.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,140.97/324,545.67 = 144,574.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,140.97x = 324,545.67 × 144,574.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,140.97x = 46,921,021,476.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,921,021,476.50/235,140.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,544.22

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