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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,838.91, 265,291.18 and 58,511.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,838.91, 265,291.18 and 58,511.27 is: 87,777.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,838.91 : 265,291.18 = 58,511.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,838.91/265,291.18 = 58,511.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,838.91x = 265,291.18 × 58,511.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,838.91x = 15,522,523,861.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,522,523,861.60/176,838.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,777.76

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