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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,982.62, 265,466.20 and 57,036.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,982.62, 265,466.20 and 57,036.91 is: 85,552.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,982.62 : 265,466.20 = 57,036.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,982.62/265,466.20 = 57,036.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,982.62x = 265,466.20 × 57,036.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,982.62x = 15,141,371,757.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,141,371,757.44/176,982.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,552.87

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