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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,622.24, 265,050.08 and 83,154.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,622.24, 265,050.08 and 83,154.72 is: 124,787.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,622.24 : 265,050.08 = 83,154.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,622.24/265,050.08 = 83,154.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,622.24x = 265,050.08 × 83,154.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,622.24x = 22,040,165,188.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,040,165,188.38/176,622.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,787.03

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