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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,436.67, 233,155.05 and 43,145.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,436.67, 233,155.05 and 43,145.16 is: 64,717.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,436.67 : 233,155.05 = 43,145.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,436.67/233,155.05 = 43,145.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,436.67x = 233,155.05 × 43,145.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,436.67x = 10,059,511,937.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,059,511,937.06/155,436.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,717.75

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