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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,071.08, 264,131.73 and 57,751.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,071.08, 264,131.73 and 57,751.68 is: 86,635.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,071.08 : 264,131.73 = 57,751.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,071.08/264,131.73 = 57,751.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,071.08x = 264,131.73 × 57,751.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,071.08x = 15,254,051,148.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,254,051,148.81/176,071.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,635.76

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