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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,468.61, 233,251.92 and 118,206.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,468.61, 233,251.92 and 118,206.99 is: 177,347.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,468.61 : 233,251.92 = 118,206.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,468.61/233,251.92 = 118,206.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,468.61x = 233,251.92 × 118,206.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,468.61x = 27,572,007,374.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,572,007,374.92/155,468.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,347.74

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