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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,521.22, 319,319.01 and 155,016

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,521.22, 319,319.01 and 155,016 is: 213,801.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,521.22 : 319,319.01 = 155,016 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,521.22/319,319.01 = 155,016/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,521.22x = 319,319.01 × 155,016
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,521.22x = 49,499,555,654.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,499,555,654.16/231,521.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,801.38

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