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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,217.70, 265,826.55 and 83,905.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,217.70, 265,826.55 and 83,905.70 is: 125,858.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,217.70 : 265,826.55 = 83,905.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,217.70/265,826.55 = 83,905.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,217.70x = 265,826.55 × 83,905.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,217.70x = 22,304,362,756.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,304,362,756.34/177,217.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,858.55

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