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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,327.88, 243,406.96 and 119,044.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,327.88, 243,406.96 and 119,044.79 is: 164,332.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,327.88 : 243,406.96 = 119,044.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,327.88/243,406.96 = 119,044.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,327.88x = 243,406.96 × 119,044.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,327.88x = 28,976,331,343.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,976,331,343.87/176,327.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,332.10

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