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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,614.24, 265,038.08 and 83,146.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,614.24, 265,038.08 and 83,146.72 is: 124,775.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,614.24 : 265,038.08 = 83,146.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,614.24/265,038.08 = 83,146.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,614.24x = 265,038.08 × 83,146.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,614.24x = 22,037,047,027.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,037,047,027.10/176,614.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,775.03

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