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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,442.09, 233,167.08 and 116,248.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,442.09, 233,167.08 and 116,248.02 is: 174,374.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,442.09 : 233,167.08 = 116,248.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,442.09/233,167.08 = 116,248.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,442.09x = 233,167.08 × 116,248.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,442.09x = 27,105,211,379.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,105,211,379.18/155,442.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,374.98

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