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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,865.64, 359,833.40 and 155,933.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,865.64, 359,833.40 and 155,933.88 is: 232,952.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,865.64 : 359,833.40 = 155,933.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,865.64/359,833.40 = 155,933.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,865.64x = 359,833.40 × 155,933.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,865.64x = 56,110,218,215.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,110,218,215.59/240,865.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,952.36

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