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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,222.70, 264,361.68 and 57,867.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,222.70, 264,361.68 and 57,867.12 is: 86,809.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,222.70 : 264,361.68 = 57,867.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,222.70/264,361.68 = 57,867.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,222.70x = 264,361.68 × 57,867.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,222.70x = 15,297,849,059.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,297,849,059.96/176,222.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,809.75

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