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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,423.52, 322,008.11 and 142,621.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,423.52, 322,008.11 and 142,621.26 is: 196,746.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,423.52 : 322,008.11 = 142,621.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,423.52/322,008.11 = 142,621.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,423.52x = 322,008.11 × 142,621.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,423.52x = 45,925,200,992.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,925,200,992.61/233,423.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,746.24

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