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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,725.53, 265,106.72 and 56,752.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,725.53, 265,106.72 and 56,752.17 is: 85,134.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,725.53 : 265,106.72 = 56,752.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,725.53/265,106.72 = 56,752.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,725.53x = 265,106.72 × 56,752.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,725.53x = 15,045,381,357.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,045,381,357.82/176,725.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,134.17

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