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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,573.85, 264,868.94 and 58,255.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,573.85, 264,868.94 and 58,255.53 is: 87,385.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,573.85 : 264,868.94 = 58,255.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,573.85/264,868.94 = 58,255.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,573.85x = 264,868.94 × 58,255.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,573.85x = 15,430,080,480.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,430,080,480.24/176,573.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,385.99

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