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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,254.20, 232,881.30 and 155,254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,254.20, 232,881.30 and 155,254.20 is: 232,881.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,254.20 : 232,881.30 = 155,254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,254.20/232,881.30 = 155,254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,254.20x = 232,881.30 × 155,254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,254.20x = 36,155,799,926.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,155,799,926.46/155,254.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,881.30

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