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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,668.20, 243,779.94 and 119,432.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,668.20, 243,779.94 and 119,432.03 is: 164,801.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,668.20 : 243,779.94 = 119,432.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,668.20/243,779.94 = 119,432.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,668.20x = 243,779.94 × 119,432.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,668.20x = 29,115,131,888.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,115,131,888.58/176,668.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,801.20

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