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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,143.33, 322,898.48 and 155,422.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,143.33, 322,898.48 and 155,422.04 is: 214,336.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,143.33 : 322,898.48 = 155,422.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,143.33/322,898.48 = 155,422.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,143.33x = 322,898.48 × 155,422.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,143.33x = 50,185,540,044.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,185,540,044.91/234,143.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,336.83

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