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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,722, 233,730.68 and 96,378.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,722, 233,730.68 and 96,378.16 is: 144,658.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,722 : 233,730.68 = 96,378.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,722/233,730.68 = 96,378.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,722x = 233,730.68 × 96,378.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,722x = 22,526,532,873.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,526,532,873.95/155,722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,658.64

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