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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,863.80, 265,295.70 and 120,876.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,863.80, 265,295.70 and 120,876.60 is: 181,314.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,863.80 : 265,295.70 = 120,876.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,863.80/265,295.70 = 120,876.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,863.80x = 265,295.70 × 120,876.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,863.80x = 32,068,042,210.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,068,042,210.62/176,863.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,314.90

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