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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,393.74, 228,678.12 and 119,020.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,393.74, 228,678.12 and 119,020.12 is: 178,598.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,393.74 : 228,678.12 = 119,020.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,393.74/228,678.12 = 119,020.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,393.74x = 228,678.12 × 119,020.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,393.74x = 27,217,296,712.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,217,296,712.08/152,393.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,598.52

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