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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,558, 233,371.56 and 57,062

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,558, 233,371.56 and 57,062 is: 85,605.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,558 : 233,371.56 = 57,062 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,558/233,371.56 = 57,062/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,558x = 233,371.56 × 57,062
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,558x = 13,316,647,956.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,316,647,956.72/155,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,605.68

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