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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,747.10, 349,745.85 and 155,015.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,747.10, 349,745.85 and 155,015.10 is: 231,942.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,747.10 : 349,745.85 = 155,015.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,747.10/349,745.85 = 155,015.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,747.10x = 349,745.85 × 155,015.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,747.10x = 54,215,887,912.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,215,887,912.34/233,747.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,942.51

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