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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,864.65, 265,119.68 and 82,161.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,864.65, 265,119.68 and 82,161.41 is: 123,159.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,864.65 : 265,119.68 = 82,161.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,864.65/265,119.68 = 82,161.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,864.65x = 265,119.68 × 82,161.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,864.65x = 21,782,605,607.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,782,605,607.35/176,864.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,159.75

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