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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,805.88, 233,926.44 and 79,957.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,805.88, 233,926.44 and 79,957.48 is: 120,047.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,805.88 : 233,926.44 = 79,957.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,805.88/233,926.44 = 79,957.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,805.88x = 233,926.44 × 79,957.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,805.88x = 18,704,168,647.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,704,168,647.77/155,805.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,047.90

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