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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,607.29, 264,920.10 and 58,287.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,607.29, 264,920.10 and 58,287.86 is: 87,434.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,607.29 : 264,920.10 = 58,287.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,607.29/264,920.10 = 58,287.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,607.29x = 264,920.10 × 58,287.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,607.29x = 15,441,625,699.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,441,625,699.99/176,607.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,434.81

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