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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,896.13, 322,702.97 and 143,157.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,896.13, 322,702.97 and 143,157.50 is: 197,512.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,896.13 : 322,702.97 = 143,157.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,896.13/322,702.97 = 143,157.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,896.13x = 322,702.97 × 143,157.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,896.13x = 46,197,350,427.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,197,350,427.78/233,896.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,512.25

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