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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,021.52, 264,052.91 and 56,036.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,021.52, 264,052.91 and 56,036.43 is: 84,061.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,021.52 : 264,052.91 = 56,036.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,021.52/264,052.91 = 56,036.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,021.52x = 264,052.91 × 56,036.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,021.52x = 14,796,582,127.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,796,582,127.33/176,021.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,061.21

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