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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,111.79, 264,176.06 and 56,181.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,111.79, 264,176.06 and 56,181.48 is: 84,274.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,111.79 : 264,176.06 = 56,181.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,111.79/264,176.06 = 56,181.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,111.79x = 264,176.06 × 56,181.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,111.79x = 14,841,801,750.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,841,801,750.46/176,111.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,274.89

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