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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,977.11, 238,244.16 and 119,488.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,977.11, 238,244.16 and 119,488.17 is: 179,065.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,977.11 : 238,244.16 = 119,488.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,977.11/238,244.16 = 119,488.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,977.11x = 238,244.16 × 119,488.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,977.11x = 28,467,358,691.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,467,358,691.59/158,977.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,065.77

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