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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,862.10, 350,793.15 and 145,215.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,862.10, 350,793.15 and 145,215.70 is: 217,823.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,862.10 : 350,793.15 = 145,215.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,862.10/350,793.15 = 145,215.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,862.10x = 350,793.15 × 145,215.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,862.10x = 50,940,672,832.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,940,672,832.46/233,862.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,823.55

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