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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,133.20, 349,699.80 and 214,762.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,133.20, 349,699.80 and 214,762.40 is: 322,143.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,133.20 : 349,699.80 = 214,762.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,133.20/349,699.80 = 214,762.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,133.20x = 349,699.80 × 214,762.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,133.20x = 75,102,368,327.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,102,368,327.52/233,133.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,143.60

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