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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,197.94, 265,823.64 and 57,214.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,197.94, 265,823.64 and 57,214.80 is: 85,830.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,197.94 : 265,823.64 = 57,214.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,197.94/265,823.64 = 57,214.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,197.94x = 265,823.64 × 57,214.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,197.94x = 15,209,046,397.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,209,046,397.87/177,197.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,830.83

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