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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,846.80, 265,270.20 and 120,859.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,846.80, 265,270.20 and 120,859.60 is: 181,289.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,846.80 : 265,270.20 = 120,859.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,846.80/265,270.20 = 120,859.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,846.80x = 265,270.20 × 120,859.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,846.80x = 32,060,450,263.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,060,450,263.92/176,846.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,289.40

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