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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,296, 264,269.04 and 82,634.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,296, 264,269.04 and 82,634.08 is: 123,869.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,296 : 264,269.04 = 82,634.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,296/264,269.04 = 82,634.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,296x = 264,269.04 × 82,634.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,296x = 21,837,628,992.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,837,628,992.88/176,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,869.11

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