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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,173.20, 231,432.60 and 119,267.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,173.20, 231,432.60 and 119,267.60 is: 179,035.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,173.20 : 231,432.60 = 119,267.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,173.20/231,432.60 = 119,267.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,173.20x = 231,432.60 × 119,267.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,173.20x = 27,602,410,763.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,602,410,763.76/154,173.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,035.08

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