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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,806, 265,102.98 and 119,949.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,806, 265,102.98 and 119,949.76 is: 179,852.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,806 : 265,102.98 = 119,949.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,806/265,102.98 = 119,949.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,806x = 265,102.98 × 119,949.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,806x = 31,799,038,826.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,799,038,826.28/176,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,852.71

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