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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,429.03, 243,392.69 and 119,049.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,429.03, 243,392.69 and 119,049.44 is: 164,234.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,429.03 : 243,392.69 = 119,049.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,429.03/243,392.69 = 119,049.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,429.03x = 243,392.69 × 119,049.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,429.03x = 28,975,761,632.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,975,761,632.38/176,429.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,234.66

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