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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,372, 264,596.32 and 58,055.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,372, 264,596.32 and 58,055.36 is: 87,095.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,372 : 264,596.32 = 58,055.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,372/264,596.32 = 58,055.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,372x = 264,596.32 × 58,055.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,372x = 15,361,234,612.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,361,234,612.28/176,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,095.65

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