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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,663.96, 233,590.43 and 62,161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,663.96, 233,590.43 and 62,161.88 is: 93,280.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,663.96 : 233,590.43 = 62,161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,663.96/233,590.43 = 62,161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,663.96x = 233,590.43 × 62,161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,663.96x = 14,520,419,266.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,520,419,266.26/155,663.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,280.55

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