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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,475.52, 357,920.64 and 155,485.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,475.52, 357,920.64 and 155,485.44 is: 233,363.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,475.52 : 357,920.64 = 155,485.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,475.52/357,920.64 = 155,485.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,475.52x = 357,920.64 × 155,485.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,475.52x = 55,651,448,195.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,651,448,195.48/238,475.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,363.36

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