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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,608.97, 350,634.99 and 144,593.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,608.97, 350,634.99 and 144,593.21 is: 217,026.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,608.97 : 350,634.99 = 144,593.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,608.97/350,634.99 = 144,593.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,608.97x = 350,634.99 × 144,593.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,608.97x = 50,699,438,742.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,699,438,742.42/233,608.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,026.93

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