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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,338.02, 264,525.27 and 58,009.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,338.02, 264,525.27 and 58,009.20 is: 87,019.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,338.02 : 264,525.27 = 58,009.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,338.02/264,525.27 = 58,009.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,338.02x = 264,525.27 × 58,009.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,338.02x = 15,344,899,292.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,344,899,292.48/176,338.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,019.80

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