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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,656.64, 264,979.98 and 56,712.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,656.64, 264,979.98 and 56,712.65 is: 85,067.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,656.64 : 264,979.98 = 56,712.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,656.64/264,979.98 = 56,712.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,656.64x = 264,979.98 × 56,712.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,656.64x = 15,027,715,537.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,027,715,537.85/176,656.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,067.37

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