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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,601.88, 233,417.30 and 120,580.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,601.88, 233,417.30 and 120,580.72 is: 180,882.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,601.88 : 233,417.30 = 120,580.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,601.88/233,417.30 = 120,580.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,601.88x = 233,417.30 × 120,580.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,601.88x = 28,145,626,094.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,145,626,094.46/155,601.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,882.30

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