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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,851.72, 322,707.50 and 147,856.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,851.72, 322,707.50 and 147,856.98 is: 204,037.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,851.72 : 322,707.50 = 147,856.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,851.72/322,707.50 = 147,856.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,851.72x = 322,707.50 × 147,856.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,851.72x = 47,714,556,373.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,714,556,373.35/233,851.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,037.65

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