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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,741.60, 265,112.40 and 83,429.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,741.60, 265,112.40 and 83,429.60 is: 125,144.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,741.60 : 265,112.40 = 83,429.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,741.60/265,112.40 = 83,429.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,741.60x = 265,112.40 × 83,429.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,741.60x = 22,118,221,487.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,118,221,487.04/176,741.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,144.40

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