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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,111.53, 265,718.87 and 57,165.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,111.53, 265,718.87 and 57,165.92 is: 85,765.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,111.53 : 265,718.87 = 57,165.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,111.53/265,718.87 = 57,165.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,111.53x = 265,718.87 × 57,165.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,111.53x = 15,190,062,050.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,190,062,050.49/177,111.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,765.52

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