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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,181.77, 265,806.87 and 57,270.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,181.77, 265,806.87 and 57,270.99 is: 85,917.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,181.77 : 265,806.87 = 57,270.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,181.77/265,806.87 = 57,270.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,181.77x = 265,806.87 × 57,270.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,181.77x = 15,223,022,593.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,223,022,593.70/177,181.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,917.54

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