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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,035.40, 588,247.68 and 155,372.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,035.40, 588,247.68 and 155,372.84 is: 233,136.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,035.40 : 588,247.68 = 155,372.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,035.40/588,247.68 = 155,372.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,035.40x = 588,247.68 × 155,372.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,035.40x = 91,397,712,665.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,397,712,665.01/392,035.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,136.38

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