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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,977.86, 170,813.95 and 88,707.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,977.86, 170,813.95 and 88,707.89 is: 132,942.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,977.86 : 170,813.95 = 88,707.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,977.86/170,813.95 = 88,707.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,977.86x = 170,813.95 × 88,707.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,977.86x = 15,152,545,087.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,152,545,087.07/113,977.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,942.88

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