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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,005.82, 265,370.52 and 120,706.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,005.82, 265,370.52 and 120,706.38 is: 180,965.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,005.82 : 265,370.52 = 120,706.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,005.82/265,370.52 = 120,706.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,005.82x = 265,370.52 × 120,706.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,005.82x = 32,031,914,827.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,031,914,827.92/177,005.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,965.32

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