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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,573.52, 325,197.60 and 155,043.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,573.52, 325,197.60 and 155,043.32 is: 214,029.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,573.52 : 325,197.60 = 155,043.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,573.52/325,197.60 = 155,043.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,573.52x = 325,197.60 × 155,043.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,573.52x = 50,419,715,560.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,419,715,560.03/235,573.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,029.64

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