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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,660.80, 338,491.20 and 155,619.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,660.80, 338,491.20 and 155,619.20 is: 233,428.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,660.80 : 338,491.20 = 155,619.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,660.80/338,491.20 = 155,619.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,660.80x = 338,491.20 × 155,619.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,660.80x = 52,675,729,751.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,675,729,751.04/225,660.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,428.80

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