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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,281.02, 264,460.68 and 57,947.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,281.02, 264,460.68 and 57,947.58 is: 86,934.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,281.02 : 264,460.68 = 57,947.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,281.02/264,460.68 = 57,947.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,281.02x = 264,460.68 × 57,947.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,281.02x = 15,324,856,411.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,324,856,411.15/176,281.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,934.24

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