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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,099.16, 264,139.53 and 57,754.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,099.16, 264,139.53 and 57,754.92 is: 86,629.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,099.16 : 264,139.53 = 57,754.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,099.16/264,139.53 = 57,754.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,099.16x = 264,139.53 × 57,754.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,099.16x = 15,255,357,423.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,255,357,423.99/176,099.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,629.36

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