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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,048.58, 209,585.49 and 119,731.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,048.58, 209,585.49 and 119,731.94 is: 165,039.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,048.58 : 209,585.49 = 119,731.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,048.58/209,585.49 = 119,731.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,048.58x = 209,585.49 × 119,731.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,048.58x = 25,094,076,265.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,094,076,265.62/152,048.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,039.86

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