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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,533.81, 323,479.58 and 147,344.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,533.81, 323,479.58 and 147,344.27 is: 203,223.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,533.81 : 323,479.58 = 147,344.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,533.81/323,479.58 = 147,344.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,533.81x = 323,479.58 × 147,344.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,533.81x = 47,662,860,220.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,662,860,220.89/234,533.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,223.83

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