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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,990.10, 257,985.15 and 88,009.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,990.10, 257,985.15 and 88,009.30 is: 132,013.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,990.10 : 257,985.15 = 88,009.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,990.10/257,985.15 = 88,009.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,990.10x = 257,985.15 × 88,009.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,990.10x = 22,705,092,461.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,705,092,461.90/171,990.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,013.95

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