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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,196.20, 265,794.30 and 83,884.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,196.20, 265,794.30 and 83,884.20 is: 125,826.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,196.20 : 265,794.30 = 83,884.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,196.20/265,794.30 = 83,884.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,196.20x = 265,794.30 × 83,884.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,196.20x = 22,295,942,220.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,295,942,220.06/177,196.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,826.30

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