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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,617.62, 264,900.51 and 58,292.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,617.62, 264,900.51 and 58,292.82 is: 87,430.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,617.62 : 264,900.51 = 58,292.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,617.62/264,900.51 = 58,292.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,617.62x = 264,900.51 × 58,292.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,617.62x = 15,441,797,747.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,441,797,747.34/176,617.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,430.68

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