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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,561.96, 256,992.84 and 88,281

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,561.96, 256,992.84 and 88,281 is: 132,241.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,561.96 : 256,992.84 = 88,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,561.96/256,992.84 = 88,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,561.96x = 256,992.84 × 88,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,561.96x = 22,687,584,908.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,687,584,908.04/171,561.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,241.35

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