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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,326.28, 232,841.73 and 99,008.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,326.28, 232,841.73 and 99,008.30 is: 148,418.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,326.28 : 232,841.73 = 99,008.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,326.28/232,841.73 = 99,008.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,326.28x = 232,841.73 × 99,008.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,326.28x = 23,053,262,692.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,053,262,692.15/155,326.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,418.31

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