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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,959.38, 244,257.31 and 120,403.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,959.38, 244,257.31 and 120,403.56 is: 166,193.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,959.38 : 244,257.31 = 120,403.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,959.38/244,257.31 = 120,403.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,959.38x = 244,257.31 × 120,403.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,959.38x = 29,409,448,467.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,409,448,467.36/176,959.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,193.22

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