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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,533.72, 233,299.02 and 71,269.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,533.72, 233,299.02 and 71,269.96 is: 106,904.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,533.72 : 233,299.02 = 71,269.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,533.72/233,299.02 = 71,269.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,533.72x = 233,299.02 × 71,269.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,533.72x = 16,627,211,823.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,627,211,823.44/155,533.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,904.23

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