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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,159.28, 265,773.12 and 57,248.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,159.28, 265,773.12 and 57,248.50 is: 85,883.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,159.28 : 265,773.12 = 57,248.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,159.28/265,773.12 = 57,248.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,159.28x = 265,773.12 × 57,248.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,159.28x = 15,215,112,460.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,215,112,460.32/177,159.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,883.80

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