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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,562.14, 264,805.83 and 58,205.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,562.14, 264,805.83 and 58,205.34 is: 87,295.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,562.14 : 264,805.83 = 58,205.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,562.14/264,805.83 = 58,205.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,562.14x = 264,805.83 × 58,205.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,562.14x = 15,413,113,369.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,413,113,369.13/176,562.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,295.69

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