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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,176.99, 304,765.62 and 119,520.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,176.99, 304,765.62 and 119,520.28 is: 179,280.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,176.99 : 304,765.62 = 119,520.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,176.99/304,765.62 = 119,520.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,176.99x = 304,765.62 × 119,520.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,176.99x = 36,425,672,236.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,425,672,236.77/203,176.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,280.50

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