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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,999.55, 233,999.33 and 96,124.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,999.55, 233,999.33 and 96,124.35 is: 144,186.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,999.55 : 233,999.33 = 96,124.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,999.55/233,999.33 = 96,124.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,999.55x = 233,999.33 × 96,124.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,999.55x = 22,493,033,016.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,493,033,016.06/155,999.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,186.53

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