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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,545.44, 322,316.52 and 142,961.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,545.44, 322,316.52 and 142,961.27 is: 197,301.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,545.44 : 322,316.52 = 142,961.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,545.44/322,316.52 = 142,961.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,545.44x = 322,316.52 × 142,961.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,545.44x = 46,078,777,429.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,078,777,429.60/233,545.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,301.12

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