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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,269, 265,905.82 and 58,940.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,269, 265,905.82 and 58,940.34 is: 88,411.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,269 : 265,905.82 = 58,940.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,269/265,905.82 = 58,940.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,269x = 265,905.82 × 58,940.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,269x = 15,672,579,144.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,672,579,144.08/177,269
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,411.28

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