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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,764.59, 322,648.79 and 143,170.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,764.59, 322,648.79 and 143,170.47 is: 197,608.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,764.59 : 322,648.79 = 143,170.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,764.59/322,648.79 = 143,170.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,764.59x = 322,648.79 × 143,170.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,764.59x = 46,193,778,193.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,193,778,193.38/233,764.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,608.11

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