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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,949.22, 238,202.13 and 119,460.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,949.22, 238,202.13 and 119,460.10 is: 179,023.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,949.22 : 238,202.13 = 119,460.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,949.22/238,202.13 = 119,460.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,949.22x = 238,202.13 × 119,460.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,949.22x = 28,455,650,270.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,455,650,270.01/158,949.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,023.53

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