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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,895.13, 322,701.59 and 143,156.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,895.13, 322,701.59 and 143,156.50 is: 197,510.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,895.13 : 322,701.59 = 143,156.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,895.13/322,701.59 = 143,156.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,895.13x = 322,701.59 × 143,156.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,895.13x = 46,196,828,555.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,196,828,555.33/233,895.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,510.87

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