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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,168.38, 334,754.39 and 82,927

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,168.38, 334,754.39 and 82,927 is: 124,391.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,168.38 : 334,754.39 = 82,927 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,168.38/334,754.39 = 82,927/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,168.38x = 334,754.39 × 82,927
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,168.38x = 27,760,177,299.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,760,177,299.53/223,168.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,391.18

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