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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,458.96, 233,203.02 and 61,972

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,458.96, 233,203.02 and 61,972 is: 92,963.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,458.96 : 233,203.02 = 61,972 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,458.96/233,203.02 = 61,972/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,458.96x = 233,203.02 × 61,972
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,458.96x = 14,452,057,555.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,452,057,555.44/155,458.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,963.81

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