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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,701.80, 350,552.70 and 144,666.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,701.80, 350,552.70 and 144,666.60 is: 216,999.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,701.80 : 350,552.70 = 144,666.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,701.80/350,552.70 = 144,666.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,701.80x = 350,552.70 × 144,666.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,701.80x = 50,713,267,229.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,713,267,229.82/233,701.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,999.90

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