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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,503.21, 322,258.71 and 142,919.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,503.21, 322,258.71 and 142,919.56 is: 197,243.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,503.21 : 322,258.71 = 142,919.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,503.21/322,258.71 = 142,919.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,503.21x = 322,258.71 × 142,919.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,503.21x = 46,057,073,039.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,057,073,039.37/233,503.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,243.85

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