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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,367.41, 322,053.54 and 142,721.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,367.41, 322,053.54 and 142,721.75 is: 196,960.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,367.41 : 322,053.54 = 142,721.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,367.41/322,053.54 = 142,721.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,367.41x = 322,053.54 × 142,721.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,367.41x = 45,964,044,822.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,964,044,822.50/233,367.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,960.00

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