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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,719.02, 265,032 and 120,548.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,719.02, 265,032 and 120,548.67 is: 180,791.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,719.02 : 265,032 = 120,548.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,719.02/265,032 = 120,548.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,719.02x = 265,032 × 120,548.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,719.02x = 31,949,255,107.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,949,255,107.44/176,719.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,791.26

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