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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,492.08, 264,771.12 and 58,168.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,492.08, 264,771.12 and 58,168.24 is: 87,263.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,492.08 : 264,771.12 = 58,168.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,492.08/264,771.12 = 58,168.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,492.08x = 264,771.12 × 58,168.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,492.08x = 15,401,270,053.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,401,270,053.23/176,492.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,263.24

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