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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,157, 264,263.01 and 57,801.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,157, 264,263.01 and 57,801.42 is: 86,711.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,157 : 264,263.01 = 57,801.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,157/264,263.01 = 57,801.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,157x = 264,263.01 × 57,801.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,157x = 15,274,777,231.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,274,777,231.47/176,157
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,711.16

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