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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,837.29, 322,621.89 and 143,098.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,837.29, 322,621.89 and 143,098.66 is: 197,431.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,837.29 : 322,621.89 = 143,098.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,837.29/322,621.89 = 143,098.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,837.29x = 322,621.89 × 143,098.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,837.29x = 46,166,760,145.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,166,760,145.67/233,837.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,431.13

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