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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,733.96, 265,000.54 and 120,642

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,733.96, 265,000.54 and 120,642 is: 180,894.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,733.96 : 265,000.54 = 120,642 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,733.96/265,000.54 = 120,642/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,733.96x = 265,000.54 × 120,642
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,733.96x = 31,970,195,146.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,970,195,146.68/176,733.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,894.47

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