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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,801.60, 352,202.40 and 155,659.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,801.60, 352,202.40 and 155,659.20 is: 233,488.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,801.60 : 352,202.40 = 155,659.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,801.60/352,202.40 = 155,659.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,801.60x = 352,202.40 × 155,659.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,801.60x = 54,823,543,822.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,823,543,822.08/234,801.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,488.80

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