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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,791.51, 322,417.04 and 147,600.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,791.51, 322,417.04 and 147,600.76 is: 203,553.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,791.51 : 322,417.04 = 147,600.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,791.51/322,417.04 = 147,600.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,791.51x = 322,417.04 × 147,600.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,791.51x = 47,589,000,140.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,589,000,140.95/233,791.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,553.16

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