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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,786.22, 233,679.34 and 37,457.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,786.22, 233,679.34 and 37,457.58 is: 56,186.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,786.22 : 233,679.34 = 37,457.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,786.22/233,679.34 = 37,457.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,786.22x = 233,679.34 × 37,457.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,786.22x = 8,753,062,572.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,753,062,572.40/155,786.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,186.37

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