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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,480.67, 264,753.81 and 58,160.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,480.67, 264,753.81 and 58,160.34 is: 87,251.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,480.67 : 264,753.81 = 58,160.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,480.67/264,753.81 = 58,160.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,480.67x = 264,753.81 × 58,160.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,480.67x = 15,398,171,605.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,398,171,605.90/176,480.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,251.32

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