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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,630.08, 242,405.28 and 119,059.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,630.08, 242,405.28 and 119,059.68 is: 164,326.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,630.08 : 242,405.28 = 119,059.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,630.08/242,405.28 = 119,059.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,630.08x = 242,405.28 × 119,059.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,630.08x = 28,860,695,067.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,860,695,067.11/175,630.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,326.61

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