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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,105.70, 217,443.23 and 155,105.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,105.70, 217,443.23 and 155,105.70 is: 217,443.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,105.70 : 217,443.23 = 155,105.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,105.70/217,443.23 = 155,105.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,105.70x = 217,443.23 × 155,105.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,105.70x = 33,726,684,399.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,726,684,399.41/155,105.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,443.23

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