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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,572, 233,392.56 and 57,076

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,572, 233,392.56 and 57,076 is: 85,626.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,572 : 233,392.56 = 57,076 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,572/233,392.56 = 57,076/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,572x = 233,392.56 × 57,076
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,572x = 13,321,113,754.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,321,113,754.56/155,572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,626.68

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