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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,875.06, 325,294.25 and 155,272.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,875.06, 325,294.25 and 155,272.77 is: 214,135.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,875.06 : 325,294.25 = 155,272.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,875.06/325,294.25 = 155,272.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,875.06x = 325,294.25 × 155,272.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,875.06x = 50,509,338,486.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,509,338,486.21/235,875.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,135.99

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