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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,276.69, 232,914.92 and 50,095.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,276.69, 232,914.92 and 50,095.67 is: 75,143.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,276.69 : 232,914.92 = 50,095.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,276.69/232,914.92 = 50,095.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,276.69x = 232,914.92 × 50,095.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,276.69x = 11,668,027,555.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,668,027,555.34/155,276.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,143.46

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