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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,991.56, 233,932.59 and 43,641.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,991.56, 233,932.59 and 43,641.59 is: 65,447.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,991.56 : 233,932.59 = 43,641.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,991.56/233,932.59 = 43,641.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,991.56x = 233,932.59 × 43,641.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,991.56x = 10,209,189,010.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,209,189,010.76/155,991.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,447.06

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