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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,038.70, 231,230.85 and 119,133.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,038.70, 231,230.85 and 119,133.10 is: 178,833.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,038.70 : 231,230.85 = 119,133.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,038.70/231,230.85 = 119,133.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,038.70x = 231,230.85 × 119,133.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,038.70x = 27,547,247,976.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,547,247,976.14/154,038.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,833.29

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