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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,737.90, 218,623.55 and 155,737.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,737.90, 218,623.55 and 155,737.90 is: 218,623.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,737.90 : 218,623.55 = 155,737.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,737.90/218,623.55 = 155,737.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,737.90x = 218,623.55 × 155,737.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,737.90x = 34,047,972,567.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,047,972,567.55/155,737.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,623.55

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