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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,327.80, 243,406.86 and 119,044.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,327.80, 243,406.86 and 119,044.72 is: 164,332.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,327.80 : 243,406.86 = 119,044.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,327.80/243,406.86 = 119,044.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,327.80x = 243,406.86 × 119,044.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,327.80x = 28,976,299,682.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,976,299,682.52/176,327.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,332.00

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