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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,803.67, 322,433.62 and 147,612.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,803.67, 322,433.62 and 147,612.89 is: 203,569.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,803.67 : 322,433.62 = 147,612.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,803.67/322,433.62 = 147,612.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,803.67x = 322,433.62 × 147,612.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,803.67x = 47,595,360,409.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,595,360,409.74/233,803.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,569.78

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