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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,705.02, 265,011.04 and 120,534.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,705.02, 265,011.04 and 120,534.67 is: 180,770.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,705.02 : 265,011.04 = 120,534.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,705.02/265,011.04 = 120,534.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,705.02x = 265,011.04 × 120,534.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,705.02x = 31,943,018,252.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,943,018,252.76/176,705.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,770.29

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