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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,223.20, 230,007.60 and 118,317.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,223.20, 230,007.60 and 118,317.60 is: 177,609.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,223.20 : 230,007.60 = 118,317.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,223.20/230,007.60 = 118,317.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,223.20x = 230,007.60 × 118,317.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,223.20x = 27,213,947,213.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,213,947,213.76/153,223.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,609.83

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