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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,255.40, 232,883.10 and 135,572.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,255.40, 232,883.10 and 135,572.40 is: 203,358.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,255.40 : 232,883.10 = 135,572.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,255.40/232,883.10 = 135,572.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,255.40x = 232,883.10 × 135,572.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,255.40x = 31,572,520,786.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,572,520,786.44/155,255.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,358.60

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