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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,572.52, 325,196.22 and 155,042.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,572.52, 325,196.22 and 155,042.32 is: 214,028.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,572.52 : 325,196.22 = 155,042.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,572.52/325,196.22 = 155,042.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,572.52x = 325,196.22 × 155,042.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,572.52x = 50,419,176,404.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,419,176,404.03/235,572.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,028.26

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