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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,845.65, 322,699.14 and 147,850.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,845.65, 322,699.14 and 147,850.92 is: 204,029.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,845.65 : 322,699.14 = 147,850.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,845.65/322,699.14 = 147,850.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,845.65x = 322,699.14 × 147,850.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,845.65x = 47,711,364,732.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,711,364,732.21/233,845.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,029.30

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