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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,905.80, 350,858.70 and 144,870.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,905.80, 350,858.70 and 144,870.60 is: 217,305.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,905.80 : 350,858.70 = 144,870.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,905.80/350,858.70 = 144,870.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,905.80x = 350,858.70 × 144,870.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,905.80x = 50,829,110,384.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,829,110,384.22/233,905.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,305.90

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