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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,655.22, 233,482.90 and 120,168.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,655.22, 233,482.90 and 120,168.36 is: 180,252.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,655.22 : 233,482.90 = 120,168.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,655.22/233,482.90 = 120,168.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,655.22x = 233,482.90 × 120,168.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,655.22x = 28,057,257,181.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,057,257,181.04/155,655.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,252.59

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