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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,531.40, 233,105.10 and 105,611.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,531.40, 233,105.10 and 105,611.40 is: 158,286.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,531.40 : 233,105.10 = 105,611.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,531.40/233,105.10 = 105,611.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,531.40x = 233,105.10 × 105,611.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,531.40x = 24,618,555,958.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,618,555,958.14/155,531.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,286.73

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