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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,233.67, 232,628.02 and 88,535.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,233.67, 232,628.02 and 88,535.75 is: 132,676.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,233.67 : 232,628.02 = 88,535.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,233.67/232,628.02 = 88,535.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,233.67x = 232,628.02 × 88,535.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,233.67x = 20,595,896,221.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,595,896,221.72/155,233.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,676.73

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