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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,158.28, 265,771.62 and 57,247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,158.28, 265,771.62 and 57,247.50 is: 85,882.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,158.28 : 265,771.62 = 57,247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,158.28/265,771.62 = 57,247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,158.28x = 265,771.62 × 57,247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,158.28x = 15,214,760,815.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,214,760,815.95/177,158.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,882.30

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