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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,954.60, 213,939.62 and 119,079.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,954.60, 213,939.62 and 119,079.40 is: 164,408.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,954.60 : 213,939.62 = 119,079.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,954.60/213,939.62 = 119,079.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,954.60x = 213,939.62 × 119,079.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,954.60x = 25,475,801,585.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,475,801,585.83/154,954.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,408.17

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