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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,427.12, 233,105.85 and 60,659.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,427.12, 233,105.85 and 60,659.55 is: 90,975.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,427.12 : 233,105.85 = 60,659.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,427.12/233,105.85 = 60,659.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,427.12x = 233,105.85 × 60,659.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,427.12x = 14,140,095,963.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,140,095,963.37/155,427.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,975.73

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