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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,314.99, 320,707.30 and 155,806.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,314.99, 320,707.30 and 155,806.13 is: 215,087.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,314.99 : 320,707.30 = 155,806.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,314.99/320,707.30 = 155,806.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,314.99x = 320,707.30 × 155,806.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,314.99x = 49,968,163,980.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,968,163,980.14/232,314.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,087.99

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