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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,327.30, 243,406.17 and 119,044.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,327.30, 243,406.17 and 119,044.22 is: 164,331.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,327.30 : 243,406.17 = 119,044.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,327.30/243,406.17 = 119,044.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,327.30x = 243,406.17 × 119,044.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,327.30x = 28,976,096,015.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,976,096,015.29/176,327.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,331.31

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