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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,295, 264,267.54 and 82,633.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,295, 264,267.54 and 82,633.08 is: 123,867.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,295 : 264,267.54 = 82,633.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,295/264,267.54 = 82,633.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,295x = 264,267.54 × 82,633.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,295x = 21,837,240,774.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,837,240,774.22/176,295
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,867.61

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