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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,961.70, 265,430.40 and 57,016.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,961.70, 265,430.40 and 57,016.90 is: 85,521.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,961.70 : 265,430.40 = 57,016.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,961.70/265,430.40 = 57,016.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,961.70x = 265,430.40 × 57,016.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,961.70x = 15,134,018,573.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,134,018,573.76/176,961.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,521.44

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