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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,427.80, 233,141.70 and 99,440.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,427.80, 233,141.70 and 99,440.60 is: 149,160.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,427.80 : 233,141.70 = 99,440.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,427.80/233,141.70 = 99,440.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,427.80x = 233,141.70 × 99,440.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,427.80x = 23,183,750,533.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,183,750,533.02/155,427.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,160.90

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