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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,781.96, 322,530.48 and 143,065.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,781.96, 322,530.48 and 143,065.20 is: 197,375.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,781.96 : 322,530.48 = 143,065.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,781.96/322,530.48 = 143,065.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,781.96x = 322,530.48 × 143,065.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,781.96x = 46,142,887,627.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,142,887,627.30/233,781.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,375.74

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