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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,864.92, 233,797.36 and 71,695.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,864.92, 233,797.36 and 71,695.86 is: 107,543.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,864.92 : 233,797.36 = 71,695.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,864.92/233,797.36 = 71,695.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,864.92x = 233,797.36 × 71,695.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,864.92x = 16,762,302,790.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,762,302,790.93/155,864.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,543.78

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