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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,396.85, 243,186.62 and 121,204.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,396.85, 243,186.62 and 121,204.49 is: 167,096.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,396.85 : 243,186.62 = 121,204.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,396.85/243,186.62 = 121,204.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,396.85x = 243,186.62 × 121,204.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,396.85x = 29,475,308,429.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,475,308,429.97/176,396.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,096.57

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