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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,927.22, 361,090.96 and 155,312.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,927.22, 361,090.96 and 155,312.33 is: 232,775.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,927.22 : 361,090.96 = 155,312.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,927.22/361,090.96 = 155,312.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,927.22x = 361,090.96 × 155,312.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,927.22x = 56,081,876,145.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,081,876,145.80/240,927.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,775.18

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