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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,238.88, 232,948.68 and 65,275.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,238.88, 232,948.68 and 65,275.09 is: 97,950.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,238.88 : 232,948.68 = 65,275.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,238.88/232,948.68 = 65,275.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,238.88x = 232,948.68 × 65,275.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,238.88x = 15,205,746,052.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,205,746,052.38/155,238.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,950.63

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