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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,861.76, 233,802.52 and 65,887.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,861.76, 233,802.52 and 65,887.71 is: 98,835.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,861.76 : 233,802.52 = 65,887.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,861.76/233,802.52 = 65,887.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,861.76x = 233,802.52 × 65,887.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,861.76x = 15,404,711,593.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,404,711,593.55/155,861.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,835.73

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