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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,338.59, 233,241.17 and 88,853.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,338.59, 233,241.17 and 88,853.79 is: 133,414.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,338.59 : 233,241.17 = 88,853.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,338.59/233,241.17 = 88,853.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,338.59x = 233,241.17 × 88,853.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,338.59x = 20,724,361,494.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,724,361,494.27/155,338.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,414.12

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