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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,247.80, 232,871.70 and 155,247.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,247.80, 232,871.70 and 155,247.80 is: 232,871.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,247.80 : 232,871.70 = 155,247.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,247.80/232,871.70 = 155,247.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,247.80x = 232,871.70 × 155,247.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,247.80x = 36,152,819,107.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,152,819,107.26/155,247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,871.70

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