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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,607.60, 233,411.40 and 76,875.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,607.60, 233,411.40 and 76,875.60 is: 115,313.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,607.60 : 233,411.40 = 76,875.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,607.60/233,411.40 = 76,875.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,607.60x = 233,411.40 × 76,875.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,607.60x = 17,943,641,421.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,943,641,421.84/155,607.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,313.40

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