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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,007.24, 232,315.86 and 83,927.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,007.24, 232,315.86 and 83,927.04 is: 125,784.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,007.24 : 232,315.86 = 83,927.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,007.24/232,315.86 = 83,927.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,007.24x = 232,315.86 × 83,927.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,007.24x = 19,497,582,474.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,497,582,474.85/155,007.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,784.98

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