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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,269.78, 232,738.54 and 80,314.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,269.78, 232,738.54 and 80,314.46 is: 120,385.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,269.78 : 232,738.54 = 80,314.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,269.78/232,738.54 = 80,314.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,269.78x = 232,738.54 × 80,314.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,269.78x = 18,692,270,161.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,692,270,161.29/155,269.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,385.76

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