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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,741.76, 263,487.36 and 82,196.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,741.76, 263,487.36 and 82,196.48 is: 123,236.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,741.76 : 263,487.36 = 82,196.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,741.76/263,487.36 = 82,196.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,741.76x = 263,487.36 × 82,196.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,741.76x = 21,657,733,516.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,657,733,516.49/175,741.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,236.13

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