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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,636.97, 350,455.41 and 56,143.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,636.97, 350,455.41 and 56,143.98 is: 84,215.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,636.97 : 350,455.41 = 56,143.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,636.97/350,455.41 = 56,143.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,636.97x = 350,455.41 × 56,143.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,636.97x = 19,675,961,529.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,675,961,529.93/233,636.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,215.96

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