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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,650.60, 350,475.90 and 145,004.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,650.60, 350,475.90 and 145,004.20 is: 217,506.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,650.60 : 350,475.90 = 145,004.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,650.60/350,475.90 = 145,004.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,650.60x = 350,475.90 × 145,004.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,650.60x = 50,820,477,498.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,820,477,498.78/233,650.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,506.30

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