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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,961.51, 244,260.24 and 120,405.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,961.51, 244,260.24 and 120,405.69 is: 166,196.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,961.51 : 244,260.24 = 120,405.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,961.51/244,260.24 = 120,405.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,961.51x = 244,260.24 × 120,405.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,961.51x = 29,410,322,736.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,410,322,736.77/176,961.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,196.16

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