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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,191.76, 265,821.88 and 57,281

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,191.76, 265,821.88 and 57,281 is: 85,932.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,191.76 : 265,821.88 = 57,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,191.76/265,821.88 = 57,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,191.76x = 265,821.88 × 57,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,191.76x = 15,226,543,108.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,226,543,108.28/177,191.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,932.57

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