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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,814.39, 350,214.07 and 143,583.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,814.39, 350,214.07 and 143,583.28 is: 215,063.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,814.39 : 350,214.07 = 143,583.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,814.39/350,214.07 = 143,583.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,814.39x = 350,214.07 × 143,583.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,814.39x = 50,284,883,121.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,284,883,121.68/233,814.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,063.25

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