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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,029.55, 265,544.33 and 82,259.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,029.55, 265,544.33 and 82,259.55 is: 123,389.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,029.55 : 265,544.33 = 82,259.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,029.55/265,544.33 = 82,259.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,029.55x = 265,544.33 × 82,259.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,029.55x = 21,843,556,679.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,843,556,679.55/177,029.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,389.33

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