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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,954.82, 244,251.01 and 120,399

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,954.82, 244,251.01 and 120,399 is: 166,186.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,954.82 : 244,251.01 = 120,399 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,954.82/244,251.01 = 120,399/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,954.82x = 244,251.01 × 120,399
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,954.82x = 29,407,577,352.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,407,577,352.99/176,954.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,186.92

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