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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,650.16, 233,034.60 and 120,995.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,650.16, 233,034.60 and 120,995.12 is: 181,150.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,650.16 : 233,034.60 = 120,995.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,650.16/233,034.60 = 120,995.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,650.16x = 233,034.60 × 120,995.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,650.16x = 28,196,049,391.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,196,049,391.15/155,650.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,150.15

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