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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,031.70, 264,047.55 and 87,250.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,031.70, 264,047.55 and 87,250.90 is: 130,876.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,031.70 : 264,047.55 = 87,250.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,031.70/264,047.55 = 87,250.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,031.70x = 264,047.55 × 87,250.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,031.70x = 23,038,386,380.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,038,386,380.30/176,031.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,876.35

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