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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,002.82, 265,366.02 and 120,703.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,002.82, 265,366.02 and 120,703.37 is: 180,960.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,002.82 : 265,366.02 = 120,703.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,002.82/265,366.02 = 120,703.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,002.82x = 265,366.02 × 120,703.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,002.82x = 32,030,572,023.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,030,572,023.29/177,002.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,960.80

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