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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,752.61, 265,170.44 and 58,423.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,752.61, 265,170.44 and 58,423.95 is: 87,649.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,752.61 : 265,170.44 = 58,423.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,752.61/265,170.44 = 58,423.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,752.61x = 265,170.44 × 58,423.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,752.61x = 15,492,305,263.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,492,305,263.99/176,752.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,649.66

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