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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,961.87, 244,260.75 and 120,406.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,961.87, 244,260.75 and 120,406.05 is: 166,196.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,961.87 : 244,260.75 = 120,406.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,961.87/244,260.75 = 120,406.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,961.87x = 244,260.75 × 120,406.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,961.87x = 29,410,472,077.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,410,472,077.54/176,961.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,196.66

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