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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,430.23, 264,655.48 and 50,060.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,430.23, 264,655.48 and 50,060.58 is: 75,093.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,430.23 : 264,655.48 = 50,060.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,430.23/264,655.48 = 50,060.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,430.23x = 264,655.48 × 50,060.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,430.23x = 13,248,806,703.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,248,806,703.83/176,430.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,093.75

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