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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,007.62, 261,016.83 and 82,803.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,007.62, 261,016.83 and 82,803.04 is: 124,207.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,007.62 : 261,016.83 = 82,803.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,007.62/261,016.83 = 82,803.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,007.62x = 261,016.83 × 82,803.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,007.62x = 21,612,986,362.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,612,986,362.62/174,007.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,207.13

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