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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,827.17, 335,473.70 and 155,991.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,827.17, 335,473.70 and 155,991.87 is: 233,801.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,827.17 : 335,473.70 = 155,991.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,827.17/335,473.70 = 155,991.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,827.17x = 335,473.70 × 155,991.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,827.17x = 52,331,169,018.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,331,169,018.86/223,827.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,801.69

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