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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,755.92, 243,639.36 and 119,376.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,755.92, 243,639.36 and 119,376.78 is: 164,548.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,755.92 : 243,639.36 = 119,376.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,755.92/243,639.36 = 119,376.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,755.92x = 243,639.36 × 119,376.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,755.92x = 29,084,882,278.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,084,882,278.06/176,755.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,548.28

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