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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,963.43, 265,284.72 and 88,244.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,963.43, 265,284.72 and 88,244.13 is: 132,286.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,963.43 : 265,284.72 = 88,244.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,963.43/265,284.72 = 88,244.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,963.43x = 265,284.72 × 88,244.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,963.43x = 23,409,819,318.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,409,819,318.69/176,963.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,286.20

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