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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,736.76, 265,045.68 and 56,764.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,736.76, 265,045.68 and 56,764.27 is: 85,127.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,736.76 : 265,045.68 = 56,764.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,736.76/265,045.68 = 56,764.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,736.76x = 265,045.68 × 56,764.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,736.76x = 15,045,124,541.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,045,124,541.85/176,736.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,127.31

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