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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,658.06, 264,995.60 and 58,326.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,658.06, 264,995.60 and 58,326.78 is: 87,492.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,658.06 : 264,995.60 = 58,326.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,658.06/264,995.60 = 58,326.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,658.06x = 264,995.60 × 58,326.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,658.06x = 15,456,340,062.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,456,340,062.17/176,658.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,492.98

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