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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,297.37, 631,916.88 and 155,008.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,297.37, 631,916.88 and 155,008.25 is: 232,501.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,297.37 : 631,916.88 = 155,008.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,297.37/631,916.88 = 155,008.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,297.37x = 631,916.88 × 155,008.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,297.37x = 97,952,326,554.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,952,326,554.68/421,297.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,501.64

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