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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,149.49, 264,251.77 and 57,793.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,149.49, 264,251.77 and 57,793.91 is: 86,699.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,149.49 : 264,251.77 = 57,793.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,149.49/264,251.77 = 57,793.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,149.49x = 264,251.77 × 57,793.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,149.49x = 15,272,141,546.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,272,141,546.98/176,149.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,699.89

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