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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,741.52, 322,491.51 and 143,002.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,741.52, 322,491.51 and 143,002.89 is: 197,300.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,741.52 : 322,491.51 = 143,002.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,741.52/322,491.51 = 143,002.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,741.52x = 322,491.51 × 143,002.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,741.52x = 46,117,217,930.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,117,217,930.46/233,741.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,300.07

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