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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,294, 265,979.88 and 59,050.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,294, 265,979.88 and 59,050.20 is: 88,588.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,294 : 265,979.88 = 59,050.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,294/265,979.88 = 59,050.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,294x = 265,979.88 × 59,050.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,294x = 15,706,165,109.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,706,165,109.98/177,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,588.25

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