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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,101.83, 232,676.38 and 79,158.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,101.83, 232,676.38 and 79,158.89 is: 118,750.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,101.83 : 232,676.38 = 79,158.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,101.83/232,676.38 = 79,158.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,101.83x = 232,676.38 × 79,158.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,101.83x = 18,418,404,650.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,418,404,650.66/155,101.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,750.40

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