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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,924.25, 265,431.33 and 52,265.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,924.25, 265,431.33 and 52,265.25 is: 78,411.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,924.25 : 265,431.33 = 52,265.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,924.25/265,431.33 = 52,265.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,924.25x = 265,431.33 × 52,265.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,924.25x = 13,872,834,820.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,872,834,820.28/176,924.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,411.16

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