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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,208.64, 212,905.92 and 118,330.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,208.64, 212,905.92 and 118,330.56 is: 163,371.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,208.64 : 212,905.92 = 118,330.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,208.64/212,905.92 = 118,330.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,208.64x = 212,905.92 × 118,330.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,208.64x = 25,193,276,740.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,193,276,740.92/154,208.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,371.37

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