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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,963.51, 244,263 and 120,407.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,963.51, 244,263 and 120,407.69 is: 166,198.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,963.51 : 244,263 = 120,407.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,963.51/244,263 = 120,407.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,963.51x = 244,263 × 120,407.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,963.51x = 29,411,143,582.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,411,143,582.47/176,963.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,198.92

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