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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119,266.80, 178,511.40 and 119,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119,266.80, 178,511.40 and 119,266.80 is: 178,511.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119,266.80 : 178,511.40 = 119,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119,266.80/178,511.40 = 119,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119,266.80x = 178,511.40 × 119,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119,266.80x = 21,290,483,441.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,290,483,441.52/119,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,511.40

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