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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,423.10, 265,159.56 and 82,994.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,423.10, 265,159.56 and 82,994.46 is: 124,738.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,423.10 : 265,159.56 = 82,994.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,423.10/265,159.56 = 82,994.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,423.10x = 265,159.56 × 82,994.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,423.10x = 22,006,774,496.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,006,774,496.04/176,423.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,738.62

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