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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,876.98, 244,011.37 and 119,497.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,876.98, 244,011.37 and 119,497.86 is: 164,853.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,876.98 : 244,011.37 = 119,497.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,876.98/244,011.37 = 119,497.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,876.98x = 244,011.37 × 119,497.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,876.98x = 29,158,836,530.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,158,836,530.67/176,876.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,853.77

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