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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,659.61, 233,270.40 and 88,999.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,659.61, 233,270.40 and 88,999.85 is: 133,374.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,659.61 : 233,270.40 = 88,999.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,659.61/233,270.40 = 88,999.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,659.61x = 233,270.40 × 88,999.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,659.61x = 20,761,030,609.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,761,030,609.44/155,659.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,374.55

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