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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,347.80, 233,021.70 and 99,360.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,347.80, 233,021.70 and 99,360.60 is: 149,040.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,347.80 : 233,021.70 = 99,360.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,347.80/233,021.70 = 99,360.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,347.80x = 233,021.70 × 99,360.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,347.80x = 23,153,175,925.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,153,175,925.02/155,347.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,040.90

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