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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,961.02, 325,617.03 and 144,233.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,961.02, 325,617.03 and 144,233.89 is: 199,037.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,961.02 : 325,617.03 = 144,233.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,961.02/325,617.03 = 144,233.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,961.02x = 325,617.03 × 144,233.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,961.02x = 46,965,008,537.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,965,008,537.89/235,961.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,037.15

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