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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,811.08, 350,209.13 and 143,579.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,811.08, 350,209.13 and 143,579.94 is: 215,058.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,811.08 : 350,209.13 = 143,579.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,811.08/350,209.13 = 143,579.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,811.08x = 350,209.13 × 143,579.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,811.08x = 50,283,003,841.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,283,003,841.67/233,811.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,058.26

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