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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,263.56, 231,609.50 and 79,437.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,263.56, 231,609.50 and 79,437.20 is: 119,266.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,263.56 : 231,609.50 = 79,437.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,263.56/231,609.50 = 79,437.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,263.56x = 231,609.50 × 79,437.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,263.56x = 18,398,410,173.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,398,410,173.40/154,263.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,266.08

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