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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,663.46, 243,773.43 and 119,427.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,663.46, 243,773.43 and 119,427.32 is: 164,794.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,663.46 : 243,773.43 = 119,427.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,663.46/243,773.43 = 119,427.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,663.46x = 243,773.43 × 119,427.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,663.46x = 29,113,207,432.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,113,207,432.11/176,663.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,794.73

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