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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,719.41, 265,022.96 and 58,368.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,719.41, 265,022.96 and 58,368.69 is: 87,534.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,719.41 : 265,022.96 = 58,368.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,719.41/265,022.96 = 58,368.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,719.41x = 265,022.96 × 58,368.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,719.41x = 15,469,042,703.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,469,042,703.28/176,719.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,534.49

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