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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,980.70, 244,323.89 and 119,921.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,980.70, 244,323.89 and 119,921.56 is: 165,553.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,980.70 : 244,323.89 = 119,921.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,980.70/244,323.89 = 119,921.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,980.70x = 244,323.89 × 119,921.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,980.70x = 29,299,703,322.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,299,703,322.24/176,980.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,553.10

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