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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,954.80, 232,432.20 and 119,919.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,954.80, 232,432.20 and 119,919.60 is: 179,879.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,954.80 : 232,432.20 = 119,919.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,954.80/232,432.20 = 119,919.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,954.80x = 232,432.20 × 119,919.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,954.80x = 27,873,176,451.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,873,176,451.12/154,954.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,879.40

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