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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,247.56, 265,922.82 and 57,301.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,247.56, 265,922.82 and 57,301.95 is: 85,969.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,247.56 : 265,922.82 = 57,301.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,247.56/265,922.82 = 57,301.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,247.56x = 265,922.82 × 57,301.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,247.56x = 15,237,896,135.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,237,896,135.50/177,247.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,969.57

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