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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,618.62, 264,902.01 and 58,293.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,618.62, 264,902.01 and 58,293.82 is: 87,432.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,618.62 : 264,902.01 = 58,293.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,618.62/264,902.01 = 58,293.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,618.62x = 264,902.01 × 58,293.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,618.62x = 15,442,150,088.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,442,150,088.58/176,618.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,432.17

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