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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,222.55, 232,651.58 and 153,560.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,222.55, 232,651.58 and 153,560.43 is: 230,160.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,222.55 : 232,651.58 = 153,560.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,222.55/232,651.58 = 153,560.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,222.55x = 232,651.58 × 153,560.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,222.55x = 35,726,075,897.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,726,075,897.18/155,222.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,160.35

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