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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,422.76, 325,017.30 and 155,083.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,422.76, 325,017.30 and 155,083.72 is: 214,103.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,422.76 : 325,017.30 = 155,083.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,422.76/325,017.30 = 155,083.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,422.76x = 325,017.30 × 155,083.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,422.76x = 50,404,891,948.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,404,891,948.36/235,422.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,103.73

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