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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,588.70, 264,870.90 and 56,643.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,588.70, 264,870.90 and 56,643.90 is: 84,961.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,588.70 : 264,870.90 = 56,643.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,588.70/264,870.90 = 56,643.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,588.70x = 264,870.90 × 56,643.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,588.70x = 15,003,320,772.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,003,320,772.51/176,588.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,961.95

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