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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,089.12, 321,546.54 and 147,154.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,089.12, 321,546.54 and 147,154.60 is: 202,999.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,089.12 : 321,546.54 = 147,154.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,089.12/321,546.54 = 147,154.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,089.12x = 321,546.54 × 147,154.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,089.12x = 47,317,052,475.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,317,052,475.08/233,089.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,999.83

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