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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,327.51, 243,406.45 and 119,044.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,327.51, 243,406.45 and 119,044.42 is: 164,331.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,327.51 : 243,406.45 = 119,044.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,327.51/243,406.45 = 119,044.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,327.51x = 243,406.45 × 119,044.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,327.51x = 28,976,177,852.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,976,177,852.25/176,327.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,331.58

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