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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,877.80, 232,316.70 and 119,842.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,877.80, 232,316.70 and 119,842.60 is: 179,763.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,877.80 : 232,316.70 = 119,842.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,877.80/232,316.70 = 119,842.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,877.80x = 232,316.70 × 119,842.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,877.80x = 27,841,437,351.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,841,437,351.42/154,877.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,763.90

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