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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,011.20, 264,055.68 and 87,312.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,011.20, 264,055.68 and 87,312.96 is: 130,988.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,011.20 : 264,055.68 = 87,312.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,011.20/264,055.68 = 87,312.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,011.20x = 264,055.68 × 87,312.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,011.20x = 23,055,483,025.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,055,483,025.61/176,011.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,988.73

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