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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,220.36, 264,358.08 and 57,864.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,220.36, 264,358.08 and 57,864.78 is: 86,806.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,220.36 : 264,358.08 = 57,864.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,220.36/264,358.08 = 57,864.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,220.36x = 264,358.08 × 57,864.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,220.36x = 15,297,022,140.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,297,022,140.42/176,220.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,806.21

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