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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,732.96, 264,999.04 and 120,641

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,732.96, 264,999.04 and 120,641 is: 180,892.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,732.96 : 264,999.04 = 120,641 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,732.96/264,999.04 = 120,641/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,732.96x = 264,999.04 × 120,641
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,732.96x = 31,969,749,184.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,969,749,184.64/176,732.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,892.97

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