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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,689.60, 235,034.40 and 119,364.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,689.60, 235,034.40 and 119,364.80 is: 179,047.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,689.60 : 235,034.40 = 119,364.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,689.60/235,034.40 = 119,364.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,689.60x = 235,034.40 × 119,364.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,689.60x = 28,054,834,149.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,054,834,149.12/156,689.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,047.20

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