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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,172.84, 232,874.77 and 115,284.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,172.84, 232,874.77 and 115,284.69 is: 173,012.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,172.84 : 232,874.77 = 115,284.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,172.84/232,874.77 = 115,284.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,172.84x = 232,874.77 × 115,284.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,172.84x = 26,846,896,575.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,846,896,575.42/155,172.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,012.86

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