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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,812.60, 265,218.90 and 120,825.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,812.60, 265,218.90 and 120,825.40 is: 181,238.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,812.60 : 265,218.90 = 120,825.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,812.60/265,218.90 = 120,825.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,812.60x = 265,218.90 × 120,825.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,812.60x = 32,045,179,680.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,045,179,680.06/176,812.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,238.10

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