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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,286.83, 349,369.73 and 133,143.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,286.83, 349,369.73 and 133,143.41 is: 199,395.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,286.83 : 349,369.73 = 133,143.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,286.83/349,369.73 = 133,143.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,286.83x = 349,369.73 × 133,143.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,286.83x = 46,516,277,202.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,516,277,202.98/233,286.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,395.21

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