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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,975.62, 265,455.70 and 57,029.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,975.62, 265,455.70 and 57,029.89 is: 85,542.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,975.62 : 265,455.70 = 57,029.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,975.62/265,455.70 = 57,029.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,975.62x = 265,455.70 × 57,029.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,975.62x = 15,138,909,370.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,138,909,370.87/176,975.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,542.34

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