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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,614.30, 233,640.15 and 96,565.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,614.30, 233,640.15 and 96,565.30 is: 144,983.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,614.30 : 233,640.15 = 96,565.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,614.30/233,640.15 = 96,565.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,614.30x = 233,640.15 × 96,565.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,614.30x = 22,561,531,176.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,561,531,176.80/155,614.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,983.66

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