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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,753.96, 232,093.99 and 79,835.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,753.96, 232,093.99 and 79,835.55 is: 119,734.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,753.96 : 232,093.99 = 79,835.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,753.96/232,093.99 = 79,835.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,753.96x = 232,093.99 × 79,835.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,753.96x = 18,529,351,343.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,529,351,343.34/154,753.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,734.26

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