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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,720.02, 265,033.50 and 120,549.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,720.02, 265,033.50 and 120,549.67 is: 180,792.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,720.02 : 265,033.50 = 120,549.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,720.02/265,033.50 = 120,549.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,720.02x = 265,033.50 × 120,549.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,720.02x = 31,949,700,963.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,949,700,963.95/176,720.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,792.76

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