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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,224.12, 325,995.82 and 144,358.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,224.12, 325,995.82 and 144,358.27 is: 199,218.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,224.12 : 325,995.82 = 144,358.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,224.12/325,995.82 = 144,358.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,224.12x = 325,995.82 × 144,358.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,224.12x = 47,060,191,426.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,060,191,426.55/236,224.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,218.41

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