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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,721.95, 265,107.55 and 56,782.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,721.95, 265,107.55 and 56,782.52 is: 85,181.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,721.95 : 265,107.55 = 56,782.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,721.95/265,107.55 = 56,782.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,721.95x = 265,107.55 × 56,782.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,721.95x = 15,053,473,292.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,053,473,292.53/176,721.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,181.68

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