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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,061.88, 238,732.86 and 119,373.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,061.88, 238,732.86 and 119,373.46 is: 164,671.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,061.88 : 238,732.86 = 119,373.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,061.88/238,732.86 = 119,373.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,061.88x = 238,732.86 × 119,373.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,061.88x = 28,498,367,513.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,498,367,513.90/173,061.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,671.55

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