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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118,252.68, 177,379.98 and 83,349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118,252.68, 177,379.98 and 83,349 is: 125,024.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,252.68 : 177,379.98 = 83,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,252.68/177,379.98 = 83,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,252.68x = 177,379.98 × 83,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,252.68x = 14,784,443,953.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,784,443,953.02/118,252.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,024.18

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