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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,027.94, 263,936.43 and 56,033.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,027.94, 263,936.43 and 56,033.06 is: 84,016.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,027.94 : 263,936.43 = 56,033.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,027.94/263,936.43 = 56,033.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,027.94x = 263,936.43 × 56,033.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,027.94x = 14,789,164,498.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,789,164,498.69/176,027.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,016.01

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