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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,117.70, 217,460.03 and 155,117.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,117.70, 217,460.03 and 155,117.70 is: 217,460.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,117.70 : 217,460.03 = 155,117.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,117.70/217,460.03 = 155,117.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,117.70x = 217,460.03 × 155,117.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,117.70x = 33,731,898,919.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,731,898,919.94/155,117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,460.03

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