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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,615.20, 233,422.80 and 152,159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,615.20, 233,422.80 and 152,159.20 is: 228,238.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,615.20 : 233,422.80 = 152,159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,615.20/233,422.80 = 152,159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,615.20x = 233,422.80 × 152,159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,615.20x = 35,517,426,509.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,517,426,509.76/155,615.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,238.80

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