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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,567.82, 233,154.90 and 99,386.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,567.82, 233,154.90 and 99,386.22 is: 148,953.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,567.82 : 233,154.90 = 99,386.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,567.82/233,154.90 = 99,386.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,567.82x = 233,154.90 × 99,386.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,567.82x = 23,172,384,185.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,172,384,185.48/155,567.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,953.58

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