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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,468.20, 356,780.70 and 155,524.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,468.20, 356,780.70 and 155,524.20 is: 232,685.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,468.20 : 356,780.70 = 155,524.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,468.20/356,780.70 = 155,524.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,468.20x = 356,780.70 × 155,524.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,468.20x = 55,488,032,942.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,488,032,942.94/238,468.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,685.25

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