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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,425.85, 353,138.78 and 155,709.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,425.85, 353,138.78 and 155,709.70 is: 233,564.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,425.85 : 353,138.78 = 155,709.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,425.85/353,138.78 = 155,709.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,425.85x = 353,138.78 × 155,709.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,425.85x = 54,987,132,713.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,987,132,713.62/235,425.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,564.55

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