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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,912.96, 211,293.68 and 119,631.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,912.96, 211,293.68 and 119,631.68 is: 165,305.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,912.96 : 211,293.68 = 119,631.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,912.96/211,293.68 = 119,631.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,912.96x = 211,293.68 × 119,631.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,912.96x = 25,277,417,911.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,277,417,911.78/152,912.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,305.92

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