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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,984.30, 263,971.44 and 84,779.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,984.30, 263,971.44 and 84,779.14 is: 127,166.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,984.30 : 263,971.44 = 84,779.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,984.30/263,971.44 = 84,779.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,984.30x = 263,971.44 × 84,779.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,984.30x = 22,379,271,667.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,379,271,667.76/175,984.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,166.30

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