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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,670.06, 265,013.64 and 58,338.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,670.06, 265,013.64 and 58,338.78 is: 87,510.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,670.06 : 265,013.64 = 58,338.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,670.06/265,013.64 = 58,338.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,670.06x = 265,013.64 × 58,338.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,670.06x = 15,460,572,440.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,460,572,440.96/176,670.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,510.99

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