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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,336.52, 264,523.02 and 58,007.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,336.52, 264,523.02 and 58,007.70 is: 87,017.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,336.52 : 264,523.02 = 58,007.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,336.52/264,523.02 = 58,007.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,336.52x = 264,523.02 × 58,007.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,336.52x = 15,344,371,987.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,344,371,987.25/176,336.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,017.55

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