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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,311.14, 264,485.15 and 57,991.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,311.14, 264,485.15 and 57,991.69 is: 86,993.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,311.14 : 264,485.15 = 57,991.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,311.14/264,485.15 = 57,991.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,311.14x = 264,485.15 × 57,991.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,311.14x = 15,337,940,828.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,337,940,828.40/176,311.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,993.60

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