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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,350.97, 232,864.85 and 105,435.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,350.97, 232,864.85 and 105,435.12 is: 158,043.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,350.97 : 232,864.85 = 105,435.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,350.97/232,864.85 = 105,435.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,350.97x = 232,864.85 × 105,435.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,350.97x = 24,552,133,667.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,552,133,667.12/155,350.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,043.01

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