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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,065.48, 267,056.76 and 83,361

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,065.48, 267,056.76 and 83,361 is: 125,022.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,065.48 : 267,056.76 = 83,361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,065.48/267,056.76 = 83,361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,065.48x = 267,056.76 × 83,361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,065.48x = 22,262,118,570.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,262,118,570.36/178,065.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,022.09

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