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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,767.01, 265,044.76 and 119,910.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,767.01, 265,044.76 and 119,910.78 is: 179,794.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,767.01 : 265,044.76 = 119,910.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,767.01/265,044.76 = 119,910.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,767.01x = 265,044.76 × 119,910.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,767.01x = 31,781,723,606.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,781,723,606.74/176,767.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,794.43

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