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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,019.70, 231,202.35 and 119,114.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,019.70, 231,202.35 and 119,114.10 is: 178,804.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,019.70 : 231,202.35 = 119,114.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,019.70/231,202.35 = 119,114.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,019.70x = 231,202.35 × 119,114.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,019.70x = 27,539,459,838.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,539,459,838.14/154,019.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,804.79

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