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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,752.23, 265,169.88 and 58,423.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,752.23, 265,169.88 and 58,423.58 is: 87,649.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,752.23 : 265,169.88 = 58,423.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,752.23/265,169.88 = 58,423.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,752.23x = 265,169.88 × 58,423.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,752.23x = 15,492,172,961.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,492,172,961.82/176,752.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,649.09

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