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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,323.08, 232,836.96 and 99,005.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,323.08, 232,836.96 and 99,005.10 is: 148,413.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,323.08 : 232,836.96 = 99,005.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,323.08/232,836.96 = 99,005.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,323.08x = 232,836.96 × 99,005.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,323.08x = 23,052,046,508.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,052,046,508.50/155,323.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,413.53

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