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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,686.07, 265,004.09 and 56,753.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,686.07, 265,004.09 and 56,753.44 is: 85,122.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,686.07 : 265,004.09 = 56,753.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,686.07/265,004.09 = 56,753.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,686.07x = 265,004.09 × 56,753.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,686.07x = 15,039,892,988.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,039,892,988.12/176,686.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,122.12

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