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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,295.74, 233,238.87 and 96,541.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,295.74, 233,238.87 and 96,541.98 is: 144,996.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,295.74 : 233,238.87 = 96,541.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,295.74/233,238.87 = 96,541.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,295.74x = 233,238.87 × 96,541.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,295.74x = 22,517,342,322.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,517,342,322.76/155,295.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,996.53

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