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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,766.76, 269,435.56 and 83,574

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,766.76, 269,435.56 and 83,574 is: 125,261.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,766.76 : 269,435.56 = 83,574 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,766.76/269,435.56 = 83,574/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,766.76x = 269,435.56 × 83,574
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,766.76x = 22,517,807,491.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,517,807,491.44/179,766.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,261.24

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