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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,793.60, 352,190.40 and 155,651.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,793.60, 352,190.40 and 155,651.20 is: 233,476.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,793.60 : 352,190.40 = 155,651.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,793.60/352,190.40 = 155,651.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,793.60x = 352,190.40 × 155,651.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,793.60x = 54,818,858,388.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,818,858,388.48/234,793.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,476.80

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