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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,962, 244,260.93 and 120,406.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,962, 244,260.93 and 120,406.18 is: 166,196.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,962 : 244,260.93 = 120,406.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,962/244,260.93 = 120,406.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,962x = 244,260.93 × 120,406.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,962x = 29,410,525,504.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,410,525,504.55/176,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,196.84

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