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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,586.71, 243,779.82 and 119,527.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,586.71, 243,779.82 and 119,527.58 is: 165,009.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,586.71 : 243,779.82 = 119,527.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,586.71/243,779.82 = 119,527.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,586.71x = 243,779.82 × 119,527.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,586.71x = 29,138,411,638.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,138,411,638.62/176,586.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,009.08

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