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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,309.46, 243,376.50 and 118,982.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,309.46, 243,376.50 and 118,982.73 is: 164,243.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,309.46 : 243,376.50 = 118,982.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,309.46/243,376.50 = 118,982.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,309.46x = 243,376.50 × 118,982.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,309.46x = 28,957,600,387.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,957,600,387.85/176,309.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,243.03

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