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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,569.80, 322,338.09 and 142,897.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,569.80, 322,338.09 and 142,897.38 is: 197,205.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,569.80 : 322,338.09 = 142,897.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,569.80/322,338.09 = 142,897.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,569.80x = 322,338.09 × 142,897.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,569.80x = 46,061,268,535.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,061,268,535.20/233,569.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,205.58

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