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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,999.03, 267,183.17 and 119,245.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,999.03, 267,183.17 and 119,245.27 is: 178,991.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,999.03 : 267,183.17 = 119,245.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,999.03/267,183.17 = 119,245.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,999.03x = 267,183.17 × 119,245.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,999.03x = 31,860,329,246.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,860,329,246.11/177,999.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,991.59

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