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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,048.73, 321,631.93 and 142,457.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,048.73, 321,631.93 and 142,457.73 is: 196,606.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,048.73 : 321,631.93 = 142,457.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,048.73/321,631.93 = 142,457.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,048.73x = 321,631.93 × 142,457.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,048.73x = 45,818,954,643.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,818,954,643.32/233,048.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,606.76

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