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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,439.96, 233,159.94 and 61,946.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,439.96, 233,159.94 and 61,946.52 is: 92,919.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,439.96 : 233,159.94 = 61,946.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,439.96/233,159.94 = 61,946.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,439.96x = 233,159.94 × 61,946.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,439.96x = 14,443,446,886.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,443,446,886.41/155,439.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,919.78

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