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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,175.20, 231,435.60 and 119,269.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,175.20, 231,435.60 and 119,269.60 is: 179,038.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,175.20 : 231,435.60 = 119,269.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,175.20/231,435.60 = 119,269.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,175.20x = 231,435.60 × 119,269.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,175.20x = 27,603,231,437.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,603,231,437.76/154,175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,038.08

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