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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,644.60, 350,466.90 and 144,998.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,644.60, 350,466.90 and 144,998.20 is: 217,497.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,644.60 : 350,466.90 = 144,998.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,644.60/350,466.90 = 144,998.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,644.60x = 350,466.90 × 144,998.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,644.60x = 50,817,069,659.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,817,069,659.58/233,644.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,497.30

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