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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,366.41, 322,052.16 and 142,720.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,366.41, 322,052.16 and 142,720.75 is: 196,958.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,366.41 : 322,052.16 = 142,720.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,366.41/322,052.16 = 142,720.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,366.41x = 322,052.16 × 142,720.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,366.41x = 45,963,525,814.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,963,525,814.32/233,366.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,958.62

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