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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,229.08, 244,491.72 and 119,888.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,229.08, 244,491.72 and 119,888.47 is: 165,388.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,229.08 : 244,491.72 = 119,888.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,229.08/244,491.72 = 119,888.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,229.08x = 244,491.72 × 119,888.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,229.08x = 29,311,738,094.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,311,738,094.50/177,229.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,388.99

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