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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,739.26, 265,049.43 and 56,766.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,739.26, 265,049.43 and 56,766.77 is: 85,131.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,739.26 : 265,049.43 = 56,766.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,739.26/265,049.43 = 56,766.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,739.26x = 265,049.43 × 56,766.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,739.26x = 15,046,000,031.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,046,000,031.44/176,739.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,131.06

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