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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,206.62, 349,789.78 and 141,998.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,206.62, 349,789.78 and 141,998.39 is: 212,985.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,206.62 : 349,789.78 = 141,998.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,206.62/349,789.78 = 141,998.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,206.62x = 349,789.78 × 141,998.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,206.62x = 49,669,585,243.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,669,585,243.46/233,206.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,985.32

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