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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,382.74, 264,610.56 and 58,061.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,382.74, 264,610.56 and 58,061.18 is: 87,103.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,382.74 : 264,610.56 = 58,061.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,382.74/264,610.56 = 58,061.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,382.74x = 264,610.56 × 58,061.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,382.74x = 15,363,601,354.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,363,601,354.06/176,382.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,103.77

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