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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,477.77, 233,265.87 and 55,635.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,477.77, 233,265.87 and 55,635.75 is: 83,471.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,477.77 : 233,265.87 = 55,635.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,477.77/233,265.87 = 55,635.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,477.77x = 233,265.87 × 55,635.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,477.77x = 12,977,921,626.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,977,921,626.85/155,477.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,471.24

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