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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,365.91, 322,051.47 and 142,720.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,365.91, 322,051.47 and 142,720.25 is: 196,957.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,365.91 : 322,051.47 = 142,720.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,365.91/322,051.47 = 142,720.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,365.91x = 322,051.47 × 142,720.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,365.91x = 45,963,266,311.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,963,266,311.27/233,365.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,957.93

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