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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,966.21, 266,952.66 and 83,170.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,966.21, 266,952.66 and 83,170.38 is: 124,757.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,966.21 : 266,952.66 = 83,170.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,966.21/266,952.66 = 83,170.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,966.21x = 266,952.66 × 83,170.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,966.21x = 22,202,554,174.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,202,554,174.21/177,966.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,757.13

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