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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,149.08, 264,223.62 and 57,788.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,149.08, 264,223.62 and 57,788.64 is: 86,682.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,149.08 : 264,223.62 = 57,788.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,149.08/264,223.62 = 57,788.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,149.08x = 264,223.62 × 57,788.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,149.08x = 15,269,123,655.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,269,123,655.68/176,149.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,682.96

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