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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,483.12, 243,308.22 and 119,796.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,483.12, 243,308.22 and 119,796.08 is: 165,156.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,483.12 : 243,308.22 = 119,796.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,483.12/243,308.22 = 119,796.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,483.12x = 243,308.22 × 119,796.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,483.12x = 29,147,370,987.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,147,370,987.78/176,483.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,156.71

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