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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,178.72, 324,597.96 and 144,612.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,178.72, 324,597.96 and 144,612.60 is: 199,596.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,178.72 : 324,597.96 = 144,612.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,178.72/324,597.96 = 144,612.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,178.72x = 324,597.96 × 144,612.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,178.72x = 46,940,954,950.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,940,954,950.30/235,178.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,596.95

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