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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,219.72, 233,866.79 and 140,244.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,219.72, 233,866.79 and 140,244.24 is: 211,303.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,219.72 : 233,866.79 = 140,244.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,219.72/233,866.79 = 140,244.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,219.72x = 233,866.79 × 140,244.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,219.72x = 32,798,469,523.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,798,469,523.57/155,219.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,303.50

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