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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,343.72, 322,005.78 and 142,665.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,343.72, 322,005.78 and 142,665.84 is: 196,873.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,343.72 : 322,005.78 = 142,665.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,343.72/322,005.78 = 142,665.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,343.72x = 322,005.78 × 142,665.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,343.72x = 45,939,225,088.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,939,225,088.56/233,343.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,873.63

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