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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,917.08, 322,808.89 and 143,239.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,917.08, 322,808.89 and 143,239.96 is: 197,673.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,917.08 : 322,808.89 = 143,239.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,917.08/322,808.89 = 143,239.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,917.08x = 322,808.89 × 143,239.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,917.08x = 46,239,131,342.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,239,131,342.67/233,917.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,673.17

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