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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,172.70, 324,589.68 and 144,606.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,172.70, 324,589.68 and 144,606.60 is: 199,588.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,172.70 : 324,589.68 = 144,606.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,172.70/324,589.68 = 144,606.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,172.70x = 324,589.68 × 144,606.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,172.70x = 46,937,810,019.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,937,810,019.89/235,172.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,588.69

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