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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,268.16, 264,323.72 and 56,303.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,268.16, 264,323.72 and 56,303.01 is: 84,429.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,268.16 : 264,323.72 = 56,303.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,268.16/264,323.72 = 56,303.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,268.16x = 264,323.72 × 56,303.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,268.16x = 14,882,221,191.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,882,221,191.15/176,268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,429.43

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