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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,977.80, 230,966.70 and 120,800.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,977.80, 230,966.70 and 120,800.20 is: 181,200.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,977.80 : 230,966.70 = 120,800.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,977.80/230,966.70 = 120,800.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,977.80x = 230,966.70 × 120,800.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,977.80x = 27,900,823,553.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,900,823,553.34/153,977.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,200.30

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