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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,334.80, 350,002.20 and 144,299.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,334.80, 350,002.20 and 144,299.60 is: 216,449.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,334.80 : 350,002.20 = 144,299.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,334.80/350,002.20 = 144,299.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,334.80x = 350,002.20 × 144,299.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,334.80x = 50,505,177,459.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,505,177,459.12/233,334.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,449.40

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