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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,061.73, 264,111.62 and 56,090.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,061.73, 264,111.62 and 56,090.38 is: 84,141.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,061.73 : 264,111.62 = 56,090.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,061.73/264,111.62 = 56,090.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,061.73x = 264,111.62 × 56,090.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,061.73x = 14,814,120,187.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,814,120,187.48/176,061.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,141.63

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