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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,033.84, 265,411.92 and 120,733.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,033.84, 265,411.92 and 120,733.92 is: 181,006.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,033.84 : 265,411.92 = 120,733.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,033.84/265,411.92 = 120,733.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,033.84x = 265,411.92 × 120,733.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,033.84x = 32,044,221,516.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,044,221,516.33/177,033.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,006.19

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