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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,463.06, 322,039.40 and 147,269.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,463.06, 322,039.40 and 147,269.75 is: 203,144.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,463.06 : 322,039.40 = 147,269.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,463.06/322,039.40 = 147,269.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,463.06x = 322,039.40 × 147,269.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,463.06x = 47,426,659,581.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,426,659,581.60/233,463.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,144.17

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