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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,871.48, 244,003.78 and 119,492.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,871.48, 244,003.78 and 119,492.36 is: 164,846.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,871.48 : 244,003.78 = 119,492.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,871.48/244,003.78 = 119,492.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,871.48x = 244,003.78 × 119,492.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,871.48x = 29,156,587,521.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,156,587,521.12/176,871.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,846.18

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