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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,003.82, 265,367.52 and 120,704.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,003.82, 265,367.52 and 120,704.37 is: 180,962.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,003.82 : 265,367.52 = 120,704.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,003.82/265,367.52 = 120,704.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,003.82x = 265,367.52 × 120,704.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,003.82x = 32,031,019,320.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,031,019,320.06/177,003.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,962.31

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