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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,969.60, 233,954.40 and 85,110.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,969.60, 233,954.40 and 85,110.80 is: 127,666.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,969.60 : 233,954.40 = 85,110.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,969.60/233,954.40 = 85,110.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,969.60x = 233,954.40 × 85,110.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,969.60x = 19,912,046,147.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,912,046,147.52/155,969.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,666.20

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