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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,961.60, 213,949.28 and 119,086.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,961.60, 213,949.28 and 119,086.40 is: 164,417.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,961.60 : 213,949.28 = 119,086.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,961.60/213,949.28 = 119,086.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,961.60x = 213,949.28 × 119,086.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,961.60x = 25,478,449,537.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,478,449,537.79/154,961.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,417.83

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