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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,036.24, 355,165.56 and 143,568.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,036.24, 355,165.56 and 143,568.72 is: 215,117.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,036.24 : 355,165.56 = 143,568.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,036.24/355,165.56 = 143,568.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,036.24x = 355,165.56 × 143,568.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,036.24x = 50,990,664,837.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,990,664,837.28/237,036.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,117.59

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