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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,607.20, 233,410.80 and 76,875.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,607.20, 233,410.80 and 76,875.20 is: 115,312.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,607.20 : 233,410.80 = 76,875.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,607.20/233,410.80 = 76,875.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,607.20x = 233,410.80 × 76,875.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,607.20x = 17,943,501,932.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,943,501,932.16/155,607.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,312.80

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