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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,059.08, 265,640.34 and 57,113.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,059.08, 265,640.34 and 57,113.38 is: 85,686.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,059.08 : 265,640.34 = 57,113.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,059.08/265,640.34 = 57,113.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,059.08x = 265,640.34 × 57,113.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,059.08x = 15,171,616,412.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,171,616,412.49/177,059.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,686.75

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