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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,185.42, 349,757.98 and 141,977.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,185.42, 349,757.98 and 141,977.14 is: 212,953.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,185.42 : 349,757.98 = 141,977.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,185.42/349,757.98 = 141,977.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,185.42x = 349,757.98 × 141,977.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,185.42x = 49,657,637,692.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,657,637,692.58/233,185.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,953.44

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