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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,302.10, 265,977.45 and 58,961.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,302.10, 265,977.45 and 58,961.10 is: 88,449.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,302.10 : 265,977.45 = 58,961.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,302.10/265,977.45 = 58,961.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,302.10x = 265,977.45 × 58,961.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,302.10x = 15,682,323,027.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,682,323,027.20/177,302.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,449.73

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