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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,444.60, 233,166.90 and 118,119.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,444.60, 233,166.90 and 118,119.80 is: 177,179.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,444.60 : 233,166.90 = 118,119.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,444.60/233,166.90 = 118,119.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,444.60x = 233,166.90 × 118,119.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,444.60x = 27,541,627,594.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,541,627,594.62/155,444.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,179.70

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