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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,992.35, 243,069.90 and 119,305.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,992.35, 243,069.90 and 119,305.31 is: 164,777.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,992.35 : 243,069.90 = 119,305.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,992.35/243,069.90 = 119,305.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,992.35x = 243,069.90 × 119,305.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,992.35x = 28,999,528,555.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,999,528,555.82/175,992.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,777.22

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