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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,862.80, 265,294.20 and 120,875.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,862.80, 265,294.20 and 120,875.60 is: 181,313.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,862.80 : 265,294.20 = 120,875.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,862.80/265,294.20 = 120,875.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,862.80x = 265,294.20 × 120,875.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,862.80x = 32,067,595,601.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,067,595,601.52/176,862.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,313.40

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