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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,143.10, 349,714.65 and 215,428.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,143.10, 349,714.65 and 215,428.40 is: 323,142.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,143.10 : 349,714.65 = 215,428.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,143.10/349,714.65 = 215,428.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,143.10x = 349,714.65 × 215,428.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,143.10x = 75,338,467,506.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,338,467,506.06/233,143.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,142.60

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