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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,537.96, 350,421.42 and 144,767.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,537.96, 350,421.42 and 144,767.96 is: 217,222.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,537.96 : 350,421.42 = 144,767.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,537.96/350,421.42 = 144,767.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,537.96x = 350,421.42 × 144,767.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,537.96x = 50,729,794,113.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,729,794,113.70/233,537.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,222.91

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