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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,822.10, 265,233.15 and 120,834.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,822.10, 265,233.15 and 120,834.90 is: 181,252.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,822.10 : 265,233.15 = 120,834.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,822.10/265,233.15 = 120,834.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,822.10x = 265,233.15 × 120,834.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,822.10x = 32,049,421,156.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,049,421,156.94/176,822.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,252.35

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