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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,463.06, 322,174.62 and 142,812.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,463.06, 322,174.62 and 142,812.36 is: 197,078.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,463.06 : 322,174.62 = 142,812.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,463.06/322,174.62 = 142,812.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,463.06x = 322,174.62 × 142,812.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,463.06x = 46,010,517,814.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,010,517,814.30/233,463.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,078.36

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