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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,344.08, 350,311.53 and 143,165.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,344.08, 350,311.53 and 143,165.21 is: 214,929.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,344.08 : 350,311.53 = 143,165.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,344.08/350,311.53 = 143,165.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,344.08x = 350,311.53 × 143,165.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,344.08x = 50,152,422,006.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,152,422,006.31/233,344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,929.05

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