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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,192.24, 265,815.12 and 57,209.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,192.24, 265,815.12 and 57,209.04 is: 85,822.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,192.24 : 265,815.12 = 57,209.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,192.24/265,815.12 = 57,209.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,192.24x = 265,815.12 × 57,209.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,192.24x = 15,207,027,832.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,207,027,832.68/177,192.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,822.20

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