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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,872.41, 265,253.94 and 58,519.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,872.41, 265,253.94 and 58,519.26 is: 87,760.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,872.41 : 265,253.94 = 58,519.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,872.41/265,253.94 = 58,519.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,872.41x = 265,253.94 × 58,519.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,872.41x = 15,522,464,280.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,522,464,280.88/176,872.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,760.80

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