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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,991.43, 265,343.03 and 82,281.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,991.43, 265,343.03 and 82,281.35 is: 123,355.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,991.43 : 265,343.03 = 82,281.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,991.43/265,343.03 = 82,281.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,991.43x = 265,343.03 × 82,281.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,991.43x = 21,832,782,721.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,832,782,721.49/176,991.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,355.03

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