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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,504.28, 322,176.45 and 142,827.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,504.28, 322,176.45 and 142,827.12 is: 197,065.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,504.28 : 322,176.45 = 142,827.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,504.28/322,176.45 = 142,827.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,504.28x = 322,176.45 × 142,827.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,504.28x = 46,015,534,485.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,015,534,485.32/233,504.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,065.06

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