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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,540.96, 350,425.92 and 144,770.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,540.96, 350,425.92 and 144,770.96 is: 217,227.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,540.96 : 350,425.92 = 144,770.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,540.96/350,425.92 = 144,770.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,540.96x = 350,425.92 × 144,770.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,540.96x = 50,731,496,847.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,731,496,847.28/233,540.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,227.41

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