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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,361.67, 258,784.62 and 88,182.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,361.67, 258,784.62 and 88,182.19 is: 132,397.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,361.67 : 258,784.62 = 88,182.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,361.67/258,784.62 = 88,182.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,361.67x = 258,784.62 × 88,182.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,361.67x = 22,820,194,529.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,820,194,529.92/172,361.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,397.15

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