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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,825.28, 266,465.23 and 120,826.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,825.28, 266,465.23 and 120,826.59 is: 181,054.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,825.28 : 266,465.23 = 120,826.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,825.28/266,465.23 = 120,826.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,825.28x = 266,465.23 × 120,826.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,825.28x = 32,196,084,912.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,196,084,912.42/177,825.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,054.60

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