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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,579.78, 233,317.67 and 60,785.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,579.78, 233,317.67 and 60,785.38 is: 91,157.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,579.78 : 233,317.67 = 60,785.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,579.78/233,317.67 = 60,785.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,579.78x = 233,317.67 × 60,785.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,579.78x = 14,182,302,800.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,182,302,800.33/155,579.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,157.75

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