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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,259.30, 232,560.90 and 155,259.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,259.30, 232,560.90 and 155,259.30 is: 232,560.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,259.30 : 232,560.90 = 155,259.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,259.30/232,560.90 = 155,259.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,259.30x = 232,560.90 × 155,259.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,259.30x = 36,107,242,541.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,107,242,541.37/155,259.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,560.90

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