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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,414.32, 324,883.62 and 144,775.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,414.32, 324,883.62 and 144,775.32 is: 199,797.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,414.32 : 324,883.62 = 144,775.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,414.32/324,883.62 = 144,775.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,414.32x = 324,883.62 × 144,775.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,414.32x = 47,035,130,048.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,035,130,048.26/235,414.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,797.23

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