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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,056.94, 268,224.98 and 82,858.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,056.94, 268,224.98 and 82,858.56 is: 124,121.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,056.94 : 268,224.98 = 82,858.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,056.94/268,224.98 = 82,858.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,056.94x = 268,224.98 × 82,858.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,056.94x = 22,224,735,598.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,224,735,598.83/179,056.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,121.05

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