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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,416.91, 264,666.37 and 58,089.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,416.91, 264,666.37 and 58,089.28 is: 87,147.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,416.91 : 264,666.37 = 58,089.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,416.91/264,666.37 = 58,089.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,416.91x = 264,666.37 × 58,089.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,416.91x = 15,374,277,550.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,374,277,550.18/176,416.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,147.41

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