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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,705.80, 233,558.70 and 120,713.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,705.80, 233,558.70 and 120,713.80 is: 181,070.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,705.80 : 233,558.70 = 120,713.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,705.80/233,558.70 = 120,713.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,705.80x = 233,558.70 × 120,713.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,705.80x = 28,193,758,200.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,193,758,200.06/155,705.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,070.70

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