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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,257.80, 232,886.70 and 155,257.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,257.80, 232,886.70 and 155,257.80 is: 232,886.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,257.80 : 232,886.70 = 155,257.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,257.80/232,886.70 = 155,257.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,257.80x = 232,886.70 × 155,257.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,257.80x = 36,157,476,691.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,157,476,691.26/155,257.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,886.70

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