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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,680.02, 258,541.76 and 88,258.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,680.02, 258,541.76 and 88,258.38 is: 132,143.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,680.02 : 258,541.76 = 88,258.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,680.02/258,541.76 = 88,258.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,680.02x = 258,541.76 × 88,258.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,680.02x = 22,818,476,458.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,818,476,458.66/172,680.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,143.12

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