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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,336.73, 243,419.19 and 119,053.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,336.73, 243,419.19 and 119,053.68 is: 164,344.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,336.73 : 243,419.19 = 119,053.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,336.73/243,419.19 = 119,053.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,336.73x = 243,419.19 × 119,053.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,336.73x = 28,979,950,352.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,979,950,352.12/176,336.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,344.38

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