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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,618, 264,862.20 and 58,254.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,618, 264,862.20 and 58,254.32 is: 87,360.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,618 : 264,862.20 = 58,254.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,618/264,862.20 = 58,254.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,618x = 264,862.20 × 58,254.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,618x = 15,429,367,354.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,429,367,354.70/176,618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,360.11

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