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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,615.62, 264,897.51 and 58,290.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,615.62, 264,897.51 and 58,290.82 is: 87,427.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,615.62 : 264,897.51 = 58,290.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,615.62/264,897.51 = 58,290.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,615.62x = 264,897.51 × 58,290.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,615.62x = 15,441,093,073.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,441,093,073.86/176,615.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,427.68

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