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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,081.60, 350,247.60 and 155,349.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,081.60, 350,247.60 and 155,349.60 is: 232,443.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,081.60 : 350,247.60 = 155,349.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,081.60/350,247.60 = 155,349.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,081.60x = 350,247.60 × 155,349.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,081.60x = 54,410,824,560.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,410,824,560.96/234,081.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,443.83

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