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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,585.28, 325,241.76 and 155,246.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,585.28, 325,241.76 and 155,246.24 is: 214,328.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,585.28 : 325,241.76 = 155,246.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,585.28/325,241.76 = 155,246.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,585.28x = 325,241.76 × 155,246.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,585.28x = 50,492,560,330.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,492,560,330.98/235,585.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,328.16

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