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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,766.78, 233,681.49 and 55,934.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,766.78, 233,681.49 and 55,934.82 is: 83,913.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,766.78 : 233,681.49 = 55,934.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,766.78/233,681.49 = 55,934.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,766.78x = 233,681.49 × 55,934.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,766.78x = 13,070,932,080.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,070,932,080.48/155,766.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,913.48

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