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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,312.80, 232,969.20 and 80,663.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,312.80, 232,969.20 and 80,663.20 is: 120,994.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,312.80 : 232,969.20 = 80,663.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,312.80/232,969.20 = 80,663.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,312.80x = 232,969.20 × 80,663.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,312.80x = 18,792,041,173.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,792,041,173.44/155,312.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,994.80

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