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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,271.54, 258,459.71 and 88,090.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,271.54, 258,459.71 and 88,090.81 is: 132,163.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,271.54 : 258,459.71 = 88,090.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,271.54/258,459.71 = 88,090.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,271.54x = 258,459.71 × 88,090.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,271.54x = 22,767,924,119.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,767,924,119.66/172,271.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,163.00

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