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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,262.72, 265,939.20 and 58,934.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,262.72, 265,939.20 and 58,934.72 is: 88,417.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,262.72 : 265,939.20 = 58,934.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,262.72/265,939.20 = 58,934.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,262.72x = 265,939.20 × 58,934.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,262.72x = 15,673,052,289.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,673,052,289.02/177,262.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,417.08

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