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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,640.48, 216,233.88 and 153,774.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,640.48, 216,233.88 and 153,774.24 is: 213,641.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,640.48 : 216,233.88 = 153,774.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,640.48/216,233.88 = 153,774.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,640.48x = 216,233.88 × 153,774.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,640.48x = 33,251,200,559.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,251,200,559.25/155,640.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,641.08

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