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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,846.97, 265,189.24 and 56,881.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,846.97, 265,189.24 and 56,881.82 is: 85,296.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,846.97 : 265,189.24 = 56,881.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,846.97/265,189.24 = 56,881.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,846.97x = 265,189.24 × 56,881.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,846.97x = 15,084,446,603.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,084,446,603.85/176,846.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,296.61

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