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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,977.11, 170,812.83 and 88,707.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,977.11, 170,812.83 and 88,707.14 is: 132,941.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,977.11 : 170,812.83 = 88,707.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,977.11/170,812.83 = 88,707.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,977.11x = 170,812.83 × 88,707.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,977.11x = 15,152,317,624.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,152,317,624.61/113,977.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,941.76

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