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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,610.78, 659,271.57 and 155,249.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,610.78, 659,271.57 and 155,249.75 is: 232,823.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,610.78 : 659,271.57 = 155,249.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,610.78/659,271.57 = 155,249.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,610.78x = 659,271.57 × 155,249.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,610.78x = 102,351,743,128.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,351,743,128.25/439,610.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,823.55

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