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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,965.26, 244,265.42 and 120,409.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,965.26, 244,265.42 and 120,409.44 is: 166,201.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,965.26 : 244,265.42 = 120,409.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,965.26/244,265.42 = 120,409.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,965.26x = 244,265.42 × 120,409.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,965.26x = 29,411,861,831.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,411,861,831.52/176,965.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,201.33

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