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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,278.28, 321,758.18 and 155,714.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,278.28, 321,758.18 and 155,714.80 is: 214,775.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,278.28 : 321,758.18 = 155,714.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,278.28/321,758.18 = 155,714.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,278.28x = 321,758.18 × 155,714.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,278.28x = 50,102,510,647.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,102,510,647.06/233,278.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,775.72

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