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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,767.74, 264,978.36 and 58,359.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,767.74, 264,978.36 and 58,359.96 is: 87,482.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,767.74 : 264,978.36 = 58,359.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,767.74/264,978.36 = 58,359.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,767.74x = 264,978.36 × 58,359.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,767.74x = 15,464,126,490.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,464,126,490.47/176,767.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,482.74

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