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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,575.08, 214,629.72 and 115,387.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,575.08, 214,629.72 and 115,387.74 is: 159,187.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,575.08 : 214,629.72 = 115,387.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,575.08/214,629.72 = 115,387.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,575.08x = 214,629.72 × 115,387.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,575.08x = 24,765,638,327.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,765,638,327.63/155,575.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,187.69

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