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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,611.70, 233,417.55 and 76,879.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,611.70, 233,417.55 and 76,879.70 is: 115,319.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,611.70 : 233,417.55 = 76,879.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,611.70/233,417.55 = 76,879.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,611.70x = 233,417.55 × 76,879.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,611.70x = 17,945,071,218.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,945,071,218.74/155,611.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,319.55

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