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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,213.12, 212,934.72 and 118,346.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,213.12, 212,934.72 and 118,346.32 is: 163,410.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,213.12 : 212,934.72 = 118,346.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,213.12/212,934.72 = 118,346.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,213.12x = 212,934.72 × 118,346.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,213.12x = 25,200,040,512.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,200,040,512.23/154,213.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,410.48

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