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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,146.34, 322,902.62 and 155,425.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,146.34, 322,902.62 and 155,425.04 is: 214,340.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,146.34 : 322,902.62 = 155,425.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,146.34/322,902.62 = 155,425.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,146.34x = 322,902.62 × 155,425.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,146.34x = 50,187,150,237.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,187,150,237.97/234,146.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,340.96

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