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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,256.32, 351,029.70 and 155,086.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,256.32, 351,029.70 and 155,086.92 is: 232,395.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,256.32 : 351,029.70 = 155,086.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,256.32/351,029.70 = 155,086.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,256.32x = 351,029.70 × 155,086.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,256.32x = 54,440,115,001.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,440,115,001.52/234,256.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,395.50

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