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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,469.98, 233,248.71 and 55,644.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,469.98, 233,248.71 and 55,644.37 is: 83,482.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,469.98 : 233,248.71 = 55,644.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,469.98/233,248.71 = 55,644.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,469.98x = 233,248.71 × 55,644.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,469.98x = 12,978,977,146.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,978,977,146.81/155,469.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,482.21

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