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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,336.95, 350,300.83 and 143,158.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,336.95, 350,300.83 and 143,158.06 is: 214,918.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,336.95 : 350,300.83 = 143,158.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,336.95/350,300.83 = 143,158.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,336.95x = 350,300.83 × 143,158.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,336.95x = 50,148,386,199.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,148,386,199.74/233,336.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,918.32

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