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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,001.60, 313,502.40 and 155,779.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,001.60, 313,502.40 and 155,779.20 is: 233,668.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,001.60 : 313,502.40 = 155,779.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,001.60/313,502.40 = 155,779.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,001.60x = 313,502.40 × 155,779.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,001.60x = 48,837,153,070.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,837,153,070.08/209,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,668.80

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