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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,844.60, 265,266.90 and 120,857.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,844.60, 265,266.90 and 120,857.40 is: 181,286.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,844.60 : 265,266.90 = 120,857.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,844.60/265,266.90 = 120,857.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,844.60x = 265,266.90 × 120,857.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,844.60x = 32,059,467,840.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,059,467,840.06/176,844.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,286.10

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