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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,204.62, 212,922.99 and 118,337.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,204.62, 212,922.99 and 118,337.82 is: 163,398.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,204.62 : 212,922.99 = 118,337.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,204.62/212,922.99 = 118,337.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,204.62x = 212,922.99 × 118,337.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,204.62x = 25,196,842,464.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,196,842,464.48/154,204.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,398.75

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