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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,621.76, 264,925.92 and 58,289.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,621.76, 264,925.92 and 58,289.60 is: 87,432.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,621.76 : 264,925.92 = 58,289.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,621.76/264,925.92 = 58,289.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,621.76x = 264,925.92 × 58,289.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,621.76x = 15,442,425,906.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,442,425,906.43/176,621.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,432.18

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