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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,492.30, 231,738.45 and 119,457.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,492.30, 231,738.45 and 119,457.10 is: 179,185.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,492.30 : 231,738.45 = 119,457.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,492.30/231,738.45 = 119,457.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,492.30x = 231,738.45 × 119,457.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,492.30x = 27,682,803,195.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,682,803,195.50/154,492.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,185.65

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