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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,507.22, 322,264.24 and 142,923.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,507.22, 322,264.24 and 142,923.56 is: 197,249.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,507.22 : 322,264.24 = 142,923.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,507.22/322,264.24 = 142,923.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,507.22x = 322,264.24 × 142,923.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,507.22x = 46,059,152,441.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,059,152,441.49/233,507.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,249.37

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