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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,513.38, 353,983.80 and 155,823.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,513.38, 353,983.80 and 155,823.16 is: 234,206.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,513.38 : 353,983.80 = 155,823.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,513.38/353,983.80 = 155,823.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,513.38x = 353,983.80 × 155,823.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,513.38x = 55,158,874,304.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,158,874,304.81/235,513.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,206.97

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