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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,221.80, 231,332.70 and 119,186.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,221.80, 231,332.70 and 119,186.60 is: 178,779.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,221.80 : 231,332.70 = 119,186.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,221.80/231,332.70 = 119,186.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,221.80x = 231,332.70 × 119,186.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,221.80x = 27,571,757,981.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,571,757,981.82/154,221.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,779.90

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