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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,309.55, 232,964.33 and 99,322.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,309.55, 232,964.33 and 99,322.35 is: 148,983.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,309.55 : 232,964.33 = 99,322.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,309.55/232,964.33 = 99,322.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,309.55x = 232,964.33 × 99,322.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,309.55x = 23,138,564,225.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,138,564,225.16/155,309.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,983.53

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