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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,338.21, 350,302.70 and 143,159.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,338.21, 350,302.70 and 143,159.31 is: 214,920.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,338.21 : 350,302.70 = 143,159.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,338.21/350,302.70 = 143,159.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,338.21x = 350,302.70 × 143,159.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,338.21x = 50,149,092,823.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,149,092,823.14/233,338.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,920.20

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