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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,974.96, 265,309.76 and 83,415.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,974.96, 265,309.76 and 83,415.28 is: 125,050.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,974.96 : 265,309.76 = 83,415.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,974.96/265,309.76 = 83,415.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,974.96x = 265,309.76 × 83,415.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,974.96x = 22,130,887,917.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,130,887,917.13/176,974.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,050.96

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