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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,607.97, 350,633.49 and 144,592.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,607.97, 350,633.49 and 144,592.21 is: 217,025.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,607.97 : 350,633.49 = 144,592.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,607.97/350,633.49 = 144,592.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,607.97x = 350,633.49 × 144,592.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,607.97x = 50,698,871,219.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,698,871,219.11/233,607.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,025.43

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