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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,967.80, 352,451.70 and 155,251.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,967.80, 352,451.70 and 155,251.65 is: 232,877.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,967.80 : 352,451.70 = 155,251.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,967.80/352,451.70 = 155,251.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,967.80x = 352,451.70 × 155,251.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,967.80x = 54,718,707,970.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,718,707,970.31/234,967.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,877.48

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