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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,181.27, 265,806.12 and 57,270.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,181.27, 265,806.12 and 57,270.49 is: 85,916.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,181.27 : 265,806.12 = 57,270.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,181.27/265,806.12 = 57,270.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,181.27x = 265,806.12 × 57,270.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,181.27x = 15,222,845,408.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,222,845,408.37/177,181.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,916.79

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