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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,742.28, 265,131.87 and 56,768.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,742.28, 265,131.87 and 56,768.95 is: 85,159.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,742.28 : 265,131.87 = 56,768.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,742.28/265,131.87 = 56,768.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,742.28x = 265,131.87 × 56,768.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,742.28x = 15,051,257,871.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,051,257,871.44/176,742.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,159.35

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