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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,959.80, 232,439.70 and 119,924.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,959.80, 232,439.70 and 119,924.60 is: 179,886.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,959.80 : 232,439.70 = 119,924.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,959.80/232,439.70 = 119,924.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,959.80x = 232,439.70 × 119,924.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,959.80x = 27,875,238,046.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,875,238,046.62/154,959.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,886.90

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