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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,425.60, 359,138.40 and 155,444.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,425.60, 359,138.40 and 155,444.80 is: 233,167.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,425.60 : 359,138.40 = 155,444.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,425.60/359,138.40 = 155,444.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,425.60x = 359,138.40 × 155,444.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,425.60x = 55,826,196,760.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,826,196,760.32/239,425.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,167.20

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