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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,716.16, 265,017.72 and 58,365.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,716.16, 265,017.72 and 58,365.44 is: 87,529.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,716.16 : 265,017.72 = 58,365.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,716.16/265,017.72 = 58,365.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,716.16x = 265,017.72 × 58,365.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,716.16x = 15,467,875,835.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,467,875,835.60/176,716.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,529.49

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