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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,778.98, 359,704.26 and 155,847.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,778.98, 359,704.26 and 155,847.24 is: 232,823.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,778.98 : 359,704.26 = 155,847.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,778.98/359,704.26 = 155,847.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,778.98x = 359,704.26 × 155,847.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,778.98x = 56,058,916,137.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,058,916,137.24/240,778.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,823.13

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