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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,751.60, 349,752.60 and 155,019.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,751.60, 349,752.60 and 155,019.60 is: 231,949.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,751.60 : 349,752.60 = 155,019.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,751.60/349,752.60 = 155,019.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,751.60x = 349,752.60 × 155,019.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,751.60x = 54,218,508,150.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,218,508,150.96/233,751.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,949.25

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