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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,926.96, 229,084.24 and 119,490.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,926.96, 229,084.24 and 119,490.16 is: 178,995.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,926.96 : 229,084.24 = 119,490.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,926.96/229,084.24 = 119,490.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,926.96x = 229,084.24 × 119,490.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,926.96x = 27,373,312,491.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,373,312,491.08/152,926.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,995.99

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