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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,382.72, 264,595.95 and 58,095.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,382.72, 264,595.95 and 58,095.18 is: 87,149.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,382.72 : 264,595.95 = 58,095.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,382.72/264,595.95 = 58,095.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,382.72x = 264,595.95 × 58,095.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,382.72x = 15,371,749,342.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,371,749,342.52/176,382.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,149.97

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