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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,340.22, 243,423.96 and 119,057.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,340.22, 243,423.96 and 119,057.14 is: 164,349.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,340.22 : 243,423.96 = 119,057.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,340.22/243,423.96 = 119,057.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,340.22x = 243,423.96 × 119,057.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,340.22x = 28,981,360,485.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,981,360,485.07/176,340.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,349.12

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