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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,008.76, 349,863.06 and 133,281.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,008.76, 349,863.06 and 133,281.56 is: 200,122.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,008.76 : 349,863.06 = 133,281.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,008.76/349,863.06 = 133,281.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,008.76x = 349,863.06 × 133,281.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,008.76x = 46,630,294,423.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,630,294,423.17/233,008.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,122.50

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