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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,910.20, 233,519.70 and 120,735.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,910.20, 233,519.70 and 120,735.80 is: 180,836.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,910.20 : 233,519.70 = 120,735.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,910.20/233,519.70 = 120,735.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,910.20x = 233,519.70 × 120,735.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,910.20x = 28,194,187,795.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,194,187,795.26/155,910.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,836.07

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