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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,961.14, 244,259.73 and 120,405.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,961.14, 244,259.73 and 120,405.32 is: 166,195.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,961.14 : 244,259.73 = 120,405.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,961.14/244,259.73 = 120,405.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,961.14x = 244,259.73 × 120,405.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,961.14x = 29,410,169,732.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,410,169,732.47/176,961.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,195.64

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