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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,335.73, 265,946.49 and 58,975.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,335.73, 265,946.49 and 58,975.29 is: 88,443.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,335.73 : 265,946.49 = 58,975.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,335.73/265,946.49 = 58,975.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,335.73x = 265,946.49 × 58,975.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,335.73x = 15,684,271,372.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,684,271,372.23/177,335.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,443.94

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