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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,601.70, 233,402.55 and 152,145.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,601.70, 233,402.55 and 152,145.70 is: 228,218.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,601.70 : 233,402.55 = 152,145.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,601.70/233,402.55 = 152,145.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,601.70x = 233,402.55 × 152,145.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,601.70x = 35,511,194,351.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,511,194,351.54/155,601.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,218.55

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