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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,344.14, 321,964.92 and 148,477.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,344.14, 321,964.92 and 148,477.56 is: 204,867.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,344.14 : 321,964.92 = 148,477.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,344.14/321,964.92 = 148,477.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,344.14x = 321,964.92 × 148,477.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,344.14x = 47,804,565,727.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,804,565,727.20/233,344.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,867.22

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