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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,904.91, 265,308.11 and 58,585.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,904.91, 265,308.11 and 58,585.48 is: 87,861.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,904.91 : 265,308.11 = 58,585.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,904.91/265,308.11 = 58,585.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,904.91x = 265,308.11 × 58,585.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,904.91x = 15,543,202,235.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,543,202,235.74/176,904.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,861.90

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