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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,999.60, 265,401 and 58,606.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,999.60, 265,401 and 58,606.36 is: 87,876.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,999.60 : 265,401 = 58,606.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,999.60/265,401 = 58,606.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,999.60x = 265,401 × 58,606.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,999.60x = 15,554,185,223.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,554,185,223.36/176,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,876.95

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