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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,623.30, 311,434.95 and 155,135.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,623.30, 311,434.95 and 155,135.30 is: 232,702.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,623.30 : 311,434.95 = 155,135.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,623.30/311,434.95 = 155,135.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,623.30x = 311,434.95 × 155,135.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,623.30x = 48,314,554,398.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,314,554,398.74/207,623.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,702.95

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