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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,805.33, 265,232.74 and 56,821.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,805.33, 265,232.74 and 56,821.96 is: 85,240.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,805.33 : 265,232.74 = 56,821.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,805.33/265,232.74 = 56,821.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,805.33x = 265,232.74 × 56,821.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,805.33x = 15,071,044,142.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,071,044,142.97/176,805.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,240.89

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