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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,862.60, 350,793.90 and 145,216.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,862.60, 350,793.90 and 145,216.20 is: 217,824.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,862.60 : 350,793.90 = 145,216.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,862.60/350,793.90 = 145,216.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,862.60x = 350,793.90 × 145,216.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,862.60x = 50,940,957,141.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,940,957,141.18/233,862.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,824.30

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