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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,625, 264,872.70 and 58,261.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,625, 264,872.70 and 58,261.32 is: 87,370.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,625 : 264,872.70 = 58,261.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,625/264,872.70 = 58,261.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,625x = 264,872.70 × 58,261.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,625x = 15,431,833,133.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,431,833,133.96/176,625
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,370.61

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