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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,537.85, 233,306.78 and 105,771.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,537.85, 233,306.78 and 105,771.45 is: 158,657.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,537.85 : 233,306.78 = 105,771.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,537.85/233,306.78 = 105,771.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,537.85x = 233,306.78 × 105,771.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,537.85x = 24,677,195,886.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,677,195,886.57/155,537.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,657.18

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