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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,961.60, 233,942.40 and 85,977.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,961.60, 233,942.40 and 85,977.60 is: 128,966.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,961.60 : 233,942.40 = 85,977.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,961.60/233,942.40 = 85,977.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,961.60x = 233,942.40 × 85,977.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,961.60x = 20,113,806,090.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,113,806,090.24/155,961.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,966.40

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