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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,414.99, 533,270.58 and 155,878.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,414.99, 533,270.58 and 155,878.66 is: 233,882.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,414.99 : 533,270.58 = 155,878.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,414.99/533,270.58 = 155,878.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,414.99x = 533,270.58 × 155,878.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,414.99x = 83,125,503,427.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,125,503,427.82/355,414.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,882.94

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