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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,651.36, 213,521.74 and 118,777.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,651.36, 213,521.74 and 118,777.28 is: 163,991.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,651.36 : 213,521.74 = 118,777.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,651.36/213,521.74 = 118,777.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,651.36x = 213,521.74 × 118,777.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,651.36x = 25,361,531,498.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,361,531,498.07/154,651.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,991.65

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