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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,457.96, 233,201.52 and 61,971

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,457.96, 233,201.52 and 61,971 is: 92,962.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,457.96 : 233,201.52 = 61,971 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,457.96/233,201.52 = 61,971/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,457.96x = 233,201.52 × 61,971
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,457.96x = 14,451,731,395.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,451,731,395.92/155,457.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,962.31

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