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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,986.72, 243,062.13 and 119,299.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,986.72, 243,062.13 and 119,299.68 is: 164,769.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,986.72 : 243,062.13 = 119,299.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,986.72/243,062.13 = 119,299.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,986.72x = 243,062.13 × 119,299.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,986.72x = 28,997,234,776.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,997,234,776.49/175,986.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,769.45

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