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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,811.12, 265,260.96 and 83,295

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,811.12, 265,260.96 and 83,295 is: 124,963.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,811.12 : 265,260.96 = 83,295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,811.12/265,260.96 = 83,295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,811.12x = 265,260.96 × 83,295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,811.12x = 22,094,911,663.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,094,911,663.20/176,811.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,963.36

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