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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,750.28, 265,143.87 and 56,776.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,750.28, 265,143.87 and 56,776.95 is: 85,171.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,750.28 : 265,143.87 = 56,776.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,750.28/265,143.87 = 56,776.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,750.28x = 265,143.87 × 56,776.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,750.28x = 15,054,060,249.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,054,060,249.80/176,750.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,171.35

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