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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,216.40, 631,997.40 and 155,104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,216.40, 631,997.40 and 155,104.40 is: 232,720.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,216.40 : 631,997.40 = 155,104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,216.40/631,997.40 = 155,104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,216.40x = 631,997.40 × 155,104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,216.40x = 98,025,577,528.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,025,577,528.56/421,216.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,720.23

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