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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,767.83, 265,176.66 and 56,784.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,767.83, 265,176.66 and 56,784.54 is: 85,184.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,767.83 : 265,176.66 = 56,784.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,767.83/265,176.66 = 56,784.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,767.83x = 265,176.66 × 56,784.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,767.83x = 15,057,934,656.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,057,934,656.84/176,767.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,184.81

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