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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,512.96, 353,983.14 and 155,822.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,512.96, 353,983.14 and 155,822.73 is: 234,206.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,512.96 : 353,983.14 = 155,822.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,512.96/353,983.14 = 155,822.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,512.96x = 353,983.14 × 155,822.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,512.96x = 55,158,619,248.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,158,619,248.77/235,512.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,206.30

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