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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,312.76, 265,819.43 and 82,493.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,312.76, 265,819.43 and 82,493.99 is: 123,671.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,312.76 : 265,819.43 = 82,493.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,312.76/265,819.43 = 82,493.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,312.76x = 265,819.43 × 82,493.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,312.76x = 21,928,504,277.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,928,504,277.36/177,312.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,671.33

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