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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,247.38, 233,033.93 and 137,591

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,247.38, 233,033.93 and 137,591 is: 206,530.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,247.38 : 233,033.93 = 137,591 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,247.38/233,033.93 = 137,591/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,247.38x = 233,033.93 × 137,591
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,247.38x = 32,063,371,462.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,063,371,462.63/155,247.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,530.84

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