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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,740.98, 233,759.16 and 96,397.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,740.98, 233,759.16 and 96,397.14 is: 144,687.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,740.98 : 233,759.16 = 96,397.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,740.98/233,759.16 = 96,397.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,740.98x = 233,759.16 × 96,397.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,740.98x = 22,533,714,472.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,533,714,472.80/155,740.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,687.12

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