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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,136.60, 264,204.90 and 57,779.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,136.60, 264,204.90 and 57,779.40 is: 86,669.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,136.60 : 264,204.90 = 57,779.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,136.60/264,204.90 = 57,779.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,136.60x = 264,204.90 × 57,779.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,136.60x = 15,265,600,599.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,265,600,599.06/176,136.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,669.10

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