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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,619, 264,863.70 and 58,255.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,619, 264,863.70 and 58,255.32 is: 87,361.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,619 : 264,863.70 = 58,255.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,619/264,863.70 = 58,255.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,619x = 264,863.70 × 58,255.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,619x = 15,429,719,599.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,429,719,599.88/176,619
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,361.61

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