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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,830.80, 232,246.20 and 119,795.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,830.80, 232,246.20 and 119,795.60 is: 179,693.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,830.80 : 232,246.20 = 119,795.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,830.80/232,246.20 = 119,795.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,830.80x = 232,246.20 × 119,795.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,830.80x = 27,822,072,876.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,822,072,876.72/154,830.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,693.40

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