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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,663.58, 261,995.31 and 56,334.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,663.58, 261,995.31 and 56,334.88 is: 84,502.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,663.58 : 261,995.31 = 56,334.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,663.58/261,995.31 = 56,334.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,663.58x = 261,995.31 × 56,334.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,663.58x = 14,759,474,349.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,759,474,349.41/174,663.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,502.30

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